Respiratory Therapist - ICU (Nights)
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Start Date: 03-23-2026
End Date: 06-22-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night 4x12-hour schedule, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (4 nights per week), every-other-weekend required; nights, weekends and holidays required; float 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 respiratory care for critically ill adult and pediatric patients in the ICU
- Operate and manage ventilators and advanced respiratory support within ICU scope
- Document care accurately and efficiently in Epic to support safe, coordinated treatment
- Float between like-units to meet patient care needs across the facility
- Collaborate closely with ICU nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Respond promptly to emergencies and escalation situations during night shifts
- Follow facility policies for call-off and makeup shifts and support staffing continuity
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Active state respiratory therapist license required, pending licenses are not accepted
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with comfort working in ICU settings
- Comfortable and experienced caring for both pediatric and adult ICU patients
- Experience charting in Epic is required or strongly preferred
- Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays and to float between like-units
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ICU respiratory care knowledge for adults and children
- Proficiency with Epic charting and clinical documentation
- Ability to manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment
- Adaptability to float between units and handle varied patient acuity
- Effective communication and teamwork during high-acuity night shifts
- Reliability with scheduling expectations, including every-other-weekend coverage
Benefits
- Supportive travel assignment perks including housing and travel support to make your move easier
- Medical, dental and vision options to keep you and your family healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
- Professional development support so you can keep growing your skills
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- A welcoming, collaborative team that values your expertise
- Flexible shift structure designed for concentrated work weeks and more days off
- Onboarding and Epic charting support to get you comfortable quickly
Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville sits on the Cape Fear River and has a great mix of outdoor and cultural activities to enjoy on your downtime. Visit the Airborne and Special Operations Museum for a fascinating look at military history near Fort Liberty, stroll the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, or explore the Cape Fear River Trail for scenic walks and runs. The downtown area has a growing restaurant scene and local markets, and you’re a reasonable drive from coastal beach towns like Wilmington for a weekend escape or Raleigh for museums and city life. Plenty of parks, local events and easy day-trip options make this a fun spot for travel clinicians.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - ICU (Nights)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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