Registered Respiratory Therapist - ICU
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night 4x12, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (four 12-hour night shifts per week); includes every-other-weekend requirement and observed holiday coverage
Hours per Week: 48
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 ventilator and respiratory support for critically ill adult and pediatric ICU patients
- Assess respiratory status, perform interventions, and titrate therapy to meet patient needs
- Document patient care accurately and timely using Epic charting
- Collaborate closely with nurses, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Float between like units as needed to meet patient care demands while maintaining high standards
- Support trauma and high-acuity cases in a Level III trauma, teaching hospital environment
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience (ICU experience preferred)
- Comfortable providing care to both adult and pediatric ICU patients
- Experience with Epic charting preferred
- Willingness to work nights, weekends (every other), and observed holidays as required
- Able and willing to float between like units to meet facility needs
- Pending licenses are not accepted for this assignment; active licensure required
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required per facility guideline
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ventilator management skills and advanced airway knowledge
- Critical care assessment and intervention for adult and pediatric patients
- Comfort working in a fast-paced Level III trauma and teaching hospital
- Proficient documentation and charting skills in Epic
- Adaptability to float between similar units and cover varied patient populations
- Ability to work independently overnight and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
- Experience in trauma or high-acuity settings is a plus
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to help make your assignment comfortable
- Comprehensive onboarding and licensure assistance to get you working quickly
- Travel reimbursement and help with assignment logistics so you can focus on care
- Flexible time-off policies built around a 4x12 schedule to help you recharge
- Access to a supportive, interdisciplinary team in a Level III trauma and teaching hospital
- Professional development opportunities in a high-volume, teaching environment
- Paid credentialing support and assistance with continuing education
- A workplace culture that values your expertise and work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC
Explore Fayetteville’s blend of military heritage and Carolina charm. Visit the Airborne and Special Operations Museum and learn about the local military community at Fort Liberty. Enjoy the scenic Cape Fear Riverwalk and stroll through the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Sample local Southern dining and craft breweries in downtown Fayetteville, or catch community events and farmers markets. When you crave a beach weekend, the Wilmington coast and several Atlantic beaches are an easy drive for a day or overnight trip. Outdoor enthusiasts can also find nearby parks and trails for hiking and weekend adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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