Location: Fayetteville, NC

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 4x12 (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM), typically 4 nights per week; every-other-weekend coverage required and holidays as scheduled; nights, weekends and holiday coverage expected with floating between like units as needed

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 expert ventilator management and respiratory care for critically ill adult and pediatric patients in the ICU, ensuring best-practice, evidence-based interventions
• Perform thorough respiratory assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and adjust therapies based on patient response
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced Level III trauma/teaching hospital to optimize patient outcomes
• Document all care accurately and efficiently in Epic, maintaining clear communication and continuity of care
• Float between like units as needed to meet facility needs while maintaining high standards of care
• Cover weekends and observed holidays as required and participate in department-required education and orientation

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential — required
• Valid state respiratory therapist license for North Carolina (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical respiratory/ICU experience (comfortable with adult and pediatric ICU patients)
• Proven experience with ventilator management and critical care respiratory protocols
• Experience charting in Epic (facility uses Epic for documentation)
• Willingness to work nights, float between units, and provide weekend/holiday coverage as scheduled

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate degree or higher preferred)
• RRT credential required

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced ventilator management and troubleshooting
• Critical care assessment and intervention skills for adult and pediatric populations
• Comfort working in a Level III trauma center and adapting to teaching-hospital workflows
• Proficient Epic documentation and clinical charting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and respond quickly in high-acuity situations

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment benefits that help you hit the ground running — think licensure assistance and streamlined onboarding so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge after intense stretches of nights
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support to make relocation smooth and simple
• Licensure reimbursement and help with state renewals — we’ll assist with the red tape
• Access to a collaborative, teaching-hospital team where your expertise is valued and your voice matters
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development in a Level III trauma, teaching environment
• Referral bonus program and recognition for top performers — because great teammates deserve great rewards

Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville offers a great mix of city amenities and outdoor escapes. Explore the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, stroll the Cape Fear River Trail, and enjoy the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Historic Downtown Fayetteville has cozy cafes, local breweries and boutiques to discover. Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) and its military community are prominent here, and day trips to Raleigh’s museums or Wilmington’s beaches are an easy drive when you want a weekend getaway.

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