Location: Ontario, OR

Start Date: 01-02-2026

End Date: 02-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across the lifespan, including assessment, treatment and monitoring
• Manage ventilators and advanced airway support, adjusting settings based on clinical data
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis to guide patient therapy
• Lead neonatal and pediatric resuscitation and stabilization efforts as needed (NRP/PALS skills in action)
• Respond promptly to emergency and code situations, collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately in the medical record and complete required competency checklists
• Participate in infection control, equipment maintenance, and quality improvement initiatives to keep patients safe

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification (required)
• Current ACLS certification (required)
• Current PALS certification (required)
• Current NRP certification (required)
• Active Respiratory Therapist license or credential as required by state (license/certificate verification will be completed)
• Completion of required pre-employment health items: fit test, drug screen, color vision, immunizations or valid titers, and physical/health statement
• Comfort working in acute care settings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven skills in ventilator management and titration for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients
• Strong airway management and emergency response abilities
• Competence in arterial blood gas interpretation and respiratory assessment
• Familiarity with neonatal resuscitation and pediatric respiratory care
• Ability to complete specialty competency testing and skills checklists
• Effective communication with patients, families and clinical teams
• Working knowledge of infection control practices and equipment sterilization

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on patient care
• Paid time off to recharge — because you do your best work when you’re rested
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you maintain your credentials
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract travelers
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Life insurance and other core protections for peace of mind
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program — bring great people onto the team

Travel Perks: Explore Ontario, OR

Ontario, OR is a great base for exploring high desert scenery and river recreation. Enjoy nearby outdoor activities like hiking and fishing along the Snake River corridor, check out local parks and community events, and sample regional dining and small-town charm in downtown Ontario. For a change of pace, Boise is within an easy drive for city amenities, cultural attractions and weekend adventures.

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