Location: Waimea, HI

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays (specific start/end times vary by schedule; may include day, evening and night shifts)

Candidate Pay Rate: $81 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 independent respiratory assessments and implement physician-ordered therapies for patients across the lifespan, including neonatal and pediatric populations
• Initiate, monitor and manage mechanical ventilation settings and life support systems, adjusting based on ABG results and clinical status
• Perform airway management including emergency intubation, endotracheal and tracheostomy care, suctioning and secure airway maintenance
• Participate as an active member of the resuscitation team, providing manual ventilation and assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Administer and interpret pulmonary function testing and pulse oximetry monitoring to support diagnosis and treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies, home care techniques and equipment use to promote self-management
• Maintain infection control and equipment sterilization practices and perform basic equipment maintenance
• Support interdisciplinary care by communicating findings, recommending therapy adjustments and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff

Qualifications

• Current Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license (required for applicants)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (desirable)
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG sampling/analysis, and airway procedures
• Comfortable providing care for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise clinical judgment in acute care settings
• Strong communication skills for patient/family education and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Flexible availability for shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

Education

• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program; credentialed RRT or CRTT preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilator setup, monitoring and weaning strategies
• Arterial blood gas interpretation and adjustments to therapy
• Airway management: endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Pulmonary function testing (PFT) and spirometry
• Pulse oximetry monitoring and interpretation of waveforms
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care principles
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency ventilation techniques
• Polysomnography and EEG electrode placement basics
• Equipment cleaning, sterilization and basic troubleshooting
• Patient and family education techniques for respiratory disease management

Benefits

• Housing assistance & local resources to help you get settled
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure support and help navigating Hawaii RT requirements
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• A collaborative team environment where your skills are valued
• Access to specialty practice areas including neonatal and pediatric care
• Meaningful clinical experience in a hospital setting with diverse cases

Travel Perks: Explore Waimea, HI

Waimea on Kauai is a scenic base for your travel assignment — explore Waimea Canyon, often called the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific,' hike Koke'e State Park for incredible vistas, relax on nearby beaches and enjoy snorkeling or surf outings. Savor fresh island produce and local cuisine at farmers markets, take scenic drives along the coast, and experience authentic Hawaiian culture and historic sites. Weekend adventures and outdoor recreation are minutes away.

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