Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 12-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (schedule varies), 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, includes varying weekends (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) - Night

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

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care to adults and pediatric patients across critical care units
• Manage and titrate mechanical ventilation (GE R860, Draeger infant/peds vents) and transport ventilators (Newport HT70)
• Provide non-invasive ventilation, operate V60 devices, and manage high-flow oxygen therapies like Vapotherm and Comfort Flow
• Perform patient assessments, monitor respiratory status, and respond to rapid responses/codes as needed
• Document interventions and patient data accurately in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Safely perform patient transports with appropriate ventilator support and handoffs

Qualifications

• North Carolina Respiratory License (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS — required
• 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience in acute/critical care settings
• NRP preferred
• Comfortable working night shifts and a rotating weekend schedule
• Able to float across all critical care units and adapt to varied patient ratios

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
• Proficiency with non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen devices
• Experience with transport ventilators and bedside transport procedures
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR for documentation and charting
• Comfort working in high-acuity environments and managing varied patient loads
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary settings
• Ability to follow unit policies and maintain infection control and safety standards

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your expertise
• Generous housing & travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can truly recharge between shifts
• Professional development and training opportunities (Cerner EMR support included)
• Flexible scheduling and clinical variety across critical care areas
• A friendly referral program — bring colleagues you trust and grow together

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Live and play in Asheville: explore the iconic Biltmore Estate just minutes away, hike or drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, wander the River Arts District and local galleries, sample Asheville’s renowned craft breweries and farm-to-table dining, chase waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, or take a quick weekend trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Urban charm meets outdoor adventure — perfect for life off shift.

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