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Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU – UHC Staffing

Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU

Location: Miami, Florida

Start Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, includes weekends and holidays as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 expert respiratory care for critically ill NICU and PICU patients using advanced technologies
  • Operate ventilators, high flow devices, Nitric Oxide, Heliox, and continuous nebulizers
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans
  • Document assessments and interventions accurately in Meditech
  • Float to adult floors as needed to support with nebulizer therapy, BIPAP, and chest physiotherapy
  • Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and home care

Qualifications

  • Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) license in Florida or compact state
  • Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital RRT experience
  • Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications (must have at time of start)
  • Recent NICU/PICU experience required
  • Meditech experience preferred but not required
  • Team player with strong critical thinking and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge & Skills

  • Advanced respiratory equipment and ventilator management
  • Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care protocols
  • Meditech documentation system
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and communication
  • Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and unit demands

Benefits

  • Generous housing stipend to help you settle in
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
  • Travel reimbursement for your journey to Miami
  • Licensure and certification reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program for bringing friends along
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Miami, Florida

Experience the magic of Miami: relax on world-famous beaches, explore the vibrant Art Deco Historic District, enjoy diverse culinary scenes, and take weekend trips to the Everglades or Key West. Sunny weather and endless activities await!

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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