Location: Margate, FL

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; exact days vary by schedule and will be coordinated with the team (day shift coverage is the focus; night coverage is on-call as needed)

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

• Provide high-quality respiratory care: assess, treat, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies such as asthma, pneumonia, and COPD
• Manage and operate respiratory equipment including oxygen systems, CPAP and BIPAP machines, nebulizers and suction devices
• Deliver emergency respiratory interventions and support code response as needed with required certifications
• Document patient care thoroughly and accurately in Meditech EMR to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment use to improve outcomes and confidence
• Participate in unit initiatives like stroke education and quality improvement activities to advance patient care

Qualifications

• RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) — required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are ABSOLUTE MUSTS
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience
• NRP required for NICU candidates (if applicable to assignment)
• Meditech experience is preferred by leadership
• Strong teamwork, critical thinking, and patient-focused attitude

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of oxygen therapy modalities and ventilatory support (CPAP, BIPAP)
• Experience with respiratory equipment: oxygen cylinders, concentrators, nebulizers, suction machines
• Comfortable using Meditech EMR for documentation and orders
• Ability to triage respiratory needs and prioritize care in a fast-paced acute setting
• Experience or interest in stroke education is a plus
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protection benefits for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get working quickly
• Travel reimbursement and assignment-related logistics support
• Referral bonus program — bring a colleague and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and a close-knit unit culture

Travel Perks: Explore Margate, FL

Explore nearby South Florida highlights on your days off: relax on Fort Lauderdale and Pompano beaches, stroll Las Olas Boulevard for dining and boutiques, visit Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, take a short drive to the Everglades for airboat tours, or enjoy outlet shopping at Sawgrass Mills. Margate’s central Broward County location also makes weekend trips to Miami, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach easy and fun.

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