Respiratory Therapist - ICU (RRT)
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night 4x12-hour schedule, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (night shift). Schedule is 4x12 nights per assignment with every-other-weekend required; float between like units as needed.
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 high-quality respiratory care for critically ill adult and pediatric ICU patients
- Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators and advanced airway devices
- Perform respiratory assessments and develop/implement treatment plans in collaboration with ICU teams
- Document patient care and ventilator changes accurately in Epic
- Float to like units as needed to support staffing and patient needs
- Participate in weekend and holiday coverage per schedule and unit needs
- Adhere to infection control policies and facility guidelines (flu vaccine required, COVID-19 vaccine not required)
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant RT experience (ICU/Pediatrics experience preferred and required comfort with both adults and children in ICU)
- Experience with Epic charting preferred/expected
- Willingness to work nights, weekends and float between like units
- Able to meet facility vaccination policy: flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccine not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ventilator management and airway care skills
- Critical care assessment and intervention for adult and pediatric patients
- Proficient documentation practices in Epic
- Effective communication and teamwork in interdisciplinary ICU settings
- Ability to adapt quickly when floating between like units
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home while on assignment
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
- 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make state licensing easier
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win
- A supportive team environment where your skills and voice are valued
Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville is lively and convenient — home to Fort Liberty and the Airborne & Special Operations Museum for history buffs. Enjoy outdoor time along the Cape Fear River Trail and the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. The area has a growing food scene and local festivals to explore. For weekend escapes, Raleigh and Pinehurst (golf lovers rejoice) are within easy driving distance; the coast (Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington) is a doable day or weekend trip. Plenty of parks, local breweries, and cultural spots make downtime enjoyable between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - ICU (RRT)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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