Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 4x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM), typically 4 nights per week; includes every-other-weekend coverage and required holiday shifts. Night coverage with floating between like units as needed.

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $59 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

• Assess and manage ventilator care and airway support for critically ill adults and children
• Provide hands-on respiratory therapy interventions in the ICU setting with precision and compassion
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses clearly and promptly in Epic
• Float between like units as needed to support staffing and patient care demands
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, code situations, and rapid changes in patient condition
• Support a teaching hospital environment by participating in education and orientation when requested

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active Respiratory Therapist license for practice (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, with ICU experience preferred
• Comfortable and experienced caring for both pediatric and adult ICU patients
• Proficiency with Epic charting or similar electronic medical record systems
• Willingness to work nights, every-other-weekend, and required holidays
• Ability to float within scope to support different but similar units
• Flu vaccine required per facility policy, with medical or religious exemptions allowed

Education

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent (required or equivalent completion)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and advanced airway techniques
• Critical care monitoring and interpretation of blood gases
• Pediatric and adult ICU respiratory care principles
• Proficient Epic documentation and electronic charting workflows
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize in high-acuity situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork in interdisciplinary settings
• Comfortable with rapid response and emergency procedures
• Adaptability to float between like units and cover varying patient populations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you focus on patient care, not packing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings options to help you plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge after intense stretches of clinical care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support so your move is stress-free
• Referral bonus program — bring a great colleague and everyone wins
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your voice and your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, South Carolina

Explore Columbia while on assignment. Stroll the scenic Riverfront Park and the Columbia Canal, visit the excellent Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, and enjoy the South Carolina State Museum and Columbia Museum of Art. Outdoor lovers can take day trips to Congaree National Park for hiking and paddling or head to Lake Murray for boating and waterfront dining. The historic Vista and Five Points neighborhoods are full of local restaurants, breweries, and live music, perfect for unwinding after a night shift.

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