Location: Providence, RI

Start Date: 09-14-2026

End Date: 12-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts, weekend rotation required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $88 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 to neonatal patients in the NICU, including assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring
• Manage and operate respiratory equipment such as ventilators, CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems for critically ill infants
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and the care team to develop and adjust individualized care plans
• Assist with neonatal resuscitation and emergency interventions during high-risk deliveries and codes
• Document patient responses, treatments, and assessments accurately in Epic EMR
• Educate and support families on their newborn's respiratory condition and care plan
• Maintain a safe, sterile environment and ensure all respiratory therapy equipment is functioning properly

Qualifications

• Hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC (CRT not accepted)
• Active Rhode Island RT license or compact-eligible
• Current BLS, NRP, and ALS certifications - all must be active
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent NICU respiratory therapy experience
• Proficiency with Epic EMR for clinical documentation
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekend rotation

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory care, including ventilator management and oxygen therapy
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-acuity situations, such as neonatal resuscitation
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and explaining care to families
• Attention to detail for accurate patient assessment and documentation
• Proficiency in using respiratory therapy equipment and troubleshooting technology
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Benefits

• Housing stipend for eligible travelers
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Supportive and dedicated recruiter throughout your assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Providence, RI

While you are on assignment in Providence, explore the creative capital of Rhode Island! Walk the historic Benefit Street Mile, enjoy the world-famous WaterFire art installations, and sample delicious Italian cuisine on Federal Hill. Take a weekend trip to Newport's mansions and beaches, or hike the scenic trails at Lincoln Woods. Providence also offers great shopping, theater, and easy access to Boston and the Massachusetts coast - making it an ideal home base for your travel adventure.

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