Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Start Date: 06-01-2026

End Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days to be confirmed, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 and therapy interventions for adult and pediatric patients as indicated by physician orders
• Manage ventilators and advanced airway equipment, adjusting settings and performing assessments to optimize patient outcomes
• Deliver specialized treatments such as aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance with skill and compassion
• Perform thorough respiratory assessments and document findings, trends, and responses to therapy clearly and promptly
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members—nurses, physicians, and therapists—to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and code situations with calm, decisive action and evidence-based interventions
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans, home equipment use, and disease management to support recovery and independence

Qualifications

• Current RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical respiratory therapy experience — you’ve got hands-on care covered
• Active Respiratory Care license or ability to obtain licensure in Florida prior to start
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred or willing to obtain
• Strong critical thinking, patient assessment, and airway management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills — you’ll be part of an engaged care team

Education

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Diploma, or Certificate from an accredited program (or equivalent)
• RRT credential (professional certification) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilation modes
• Knowledge of respiratory assessment techniques, arterial blood gas interpretation, and ventilator weaning
• Skilled in oxygen therapy, nebulized medications, and airway clearance techniques
• Familiarity with documentation systems and clear charting practices
• Ability to triage respiratory emergencies and function effectively under pressure
• Patient education skills to guide discharge planning and home respiratory care

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your temporary home comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get set up quickly
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support to make your move smooth
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians onboard

Travel Perks: Explore Port Charlotte, FL

Port Charlotte sits on the beautiful Gulf Coast with quick access to sandy beaches, boating and fishing on Charlotte Harbor, and waterfront parks like Port Charlotte Beach Park. Explore nearby Punta Gorda’s charming Fishermen’s Village, take a weekend trip to Venice or Sarasota for arts and dining, hunt for shells on Manasota Key, or enjoy local golf courses and nature preserves. Plenty of outdoor recreation, fresh seafood, and sunny days to make your assignment feel like a mini-vacation.

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