Location: Fort Pierce, FL

Start Date: 09-22-2025

End Date: 12-22-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Nights; specific days not specified)

Hours per Week: 36

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 assessment, treatment and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, asthma, pneumonia and emphysema
• Manage mechanical ventilation and advanced airway support using devices such as Servo I, Hamilton, V60 and Astral ventilators
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpret results to guide patient care
• Deliver noninvasive support including CPAP and BiPAP and titrate settings based on patient response
• Administer and supervise aerosol therapy and nebulizer treatments safely and effectively
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient-centered respiratory plans
• Document care accurately in the EMR (Meditech) and contribute to quality improvement efforts on the unit

Qualifications

• Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience (must-have)
• Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications required
• Comfortable and experienced with mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory equipment
• Strong team player with critical thinking skills and a patient-care focus
• Meditech EMR experience preferred; trauma experience is a plus

Education

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with mechanical ventilation management and ventilator modes (Servo I, Hamilton, V60, Astral)
• Skilled in ABG sampling and interpretation to inform treatment decisions
• Experienced with noninvasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP) and aerosol/nebulizer therapies
• Familiarity with respiratory procedures, CPT and working in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Comfortable using Meditech EMR for documentation and care coordination
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous travel-friendly perks and support to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options for you and your family
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional development and training opportunities to keep your skills sharp
• A supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration and excellent patient care
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• Hands-on experience with advanced respiratory equipment to grow your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Pierce, FL

This is a travel assignment in Fort Pierce, FL — enjoy sun-soaked beaches and the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park for weekend escapes, stroll the charming historic downtown waterfront and farmers market, explore local nature at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, visit the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, hop over to nearby Vero Beach or Port St. Lucie for dining and nightlife, and take advantage of excellent fishing, boating and kayaking on the Indian River Lagoon. Plenty to do when you’re off shift and ready to explore.

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