Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Start Date: 03-31-2026
End Date: 06-30-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, 7P shift; schedule includes every-other-weekend (specific days vary)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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
- Manage ventilator settings and provide expert ventilator care for critically ill patients
- Perform arterial blood gas draws and interpret ABG results to guide therapy
- Assist with intubations and support airway management during procedures
- Administer nebulizer, Metaneb, IPPB, and CPT treatments to improve patient respiratory status
- Document assessments and treatments accurately in Meditech
- Collaborate with ICU, NICU, and ED teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
- Provide compassionate care across all age ranges while maintaining strong customer service
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
- BLS certification required
- Experience in ICU, NICU, or ED settings (listed as must-have experience)
- Ability to draw and interpret ABGs
- Minimum of 2 years of hospital respiratory experience (special skills/experience required)
- Comfortable assisting with intubation and advanced airway management
Knowledge & Skills
- Ventilator management and hands-on experience with ventilators
- ABG sampling and interpretation
- Experience with Servo I ventilator (preferred)
- Familiarity with I-Stat point-of-care testing (preferred)
- Proficiency using Meditech documentation system
- Therapies: Metaneb, IPPB, nebulizer treatments, and CPT
- Strong patient communication and customer service skills across age ranges
Benefits
- Supportive travel assignment with a welcoming team that values your skills and growth
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
- Professional development and training opportunities to sharpen your respiratory skills
- Travel coordination and housing support to make your move easier
- A referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians on board
- A collaborative environment where your input matters
Travel Perks: Explore Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth offers a classic Texas mix of culture and fun. Explore the historic Fort Worth Stockyards for rodeos and western heritage, stroll Sundance Square for dining and live entertainment, visit the Kimbell Art Museum and Modern Art Museum, enjoy outdoor time along the Trinity Trails, or spend a day at the Fort Worth Zoo. You can find great local barbecue, craft breweries, and easy weekend trips to nearby Dallas for more museums, shopping, and nightlife.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - RRT? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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