Location: Nashville, TN

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), nights — specific days assigned by the facility

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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 to acute care patients, making a real impact on patient outcomes
• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize ventilators and respiratory equipment with confidence
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpret results to guide therapy
• Assess patients, develop respiratory care plans, and adjust treatments as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — physicians, nurses, and therapists — to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on breathing treatments, home oxygen, and discharge plans
• Document interventions and patient responses accurately and promptly in the medical record

Qualifications

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) — required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience (as listed in the job details)
• Active state respiratory care license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Comfortable with ventilator management and critical care respiratory protocols
• Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical assessment skills

Education

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or completion of an accredited respiratory care program

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management and weaning strategies
• Airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• ABG interpretation and ventilator parameter adjustment
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Patient assessment, critical thinking, and care plan development
• Clear communication with multidisciplinary teams and patient education

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel lodging options to make your stay easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for licensing costs
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get credentialed quickly
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Nashville, TN

Nashville is alive with music, great food, and Southern charm. Explore the honky-tonks and live venues on Broadway, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, stroll through Centennial Park to see the Parthenon replica, and savor hot chicken at local favorites. Enjoy scenic walks at Radnor Lake State Park or take a weekend trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for hiking and outdoor adventure. Museums, vibrant neighborhoods, and a bustling culinary scene mean there’s always something fun to do on your days off.

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