Location: Newport, VT

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 shifts per week (days vary), 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Day shift, every other weekend

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 therapies to patients across the hospital
• Manage ventilators and respiratory equipment, ensuring safe operation and accurate settings
• Deliver nebulized treatments, oxygen therapy and airway management with clinical precision
• Monitor patient response and collaborate with physicians and nurses to adjust care plans
• Perform patient assessments, document care thoroughly, and contribute to care rounds
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help maintain departmental standards
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, home therapies and equipment

Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Vermont or eligibility to obtain VT licensure
• CRT or RRT credential preferred (or equivalent clinical certification)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS preferred or willing to obtain
• Comfortable with ventilator management and common respiratory modalities
• Professional, compassionate approach with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Previous acute care or hospital respiratory therapy experience preferred

Education

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred; equivalent clinical training considered

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of respiratory assessment and treatment modalities
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and airway management
• Ability to interpret blood gases and adjust therapy accordingly
• Familiarity with infection control and hospital safety protocols
• Clear clinical documentation and effective interdisciplinary communication
• Comfort working in a small critical access hospital setting with varied responsibilities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get settled quickly
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Continuing education and certification support to advance your career
• A supportive team that values your clinical expertise and growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people onboard
• Life insurance and basic benefits to provide peace of mind

Travel Perks: Explore Newport, VT

Explore the beautiful Northeast Kingdom while on assignment. Newport sits on the shores of Lake Memphremagog — perfect for boating, fishing and lakeside walks. Head a short drive to Jay Peak for world-class skiing, snowboarding and year-round indoor water park fun. Hike scenic trails, enjoy fall foliage drives, browse local farmers markets and sample cozy farm-to-table restaurants. The area’s small-town charm and proximity to the Canadian border make for easy weekend escapes and outdoor adventures.

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