Location: Richland, WA

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, Day: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM (3x12), Night: 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM (3x12), weekends every other per CBA, float between units as needed

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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

• Manage mechanical ventilation for neonatal and adult patients, including advanced modes and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Provide neonatal airway management and assist with intubation and extubation when indicated
• Interpret and draw arterial and umbilical blood gases to guide respiratory care decisions
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized equipment such as high frequency jet ventilators, oscillators, and Bunnell jet ventilation
• Deliver noninvasive support including CPAP, BiPAP, Bubble CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula therapy
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning (ETT/NT) while maintaining airway hygiene and patient comfort
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and PT/OT to optimize patient outcomes
• Document care accurately in Epic and participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal stabilization as part of the NICU team
• Float between units as needed, adapting quickly while maintaining high standards of care

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience with required NICU Level III or IV experience and adult ICU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS preferred; NRP and PALS or ENPC preferred for neonatal/pediatric roles
• Demonstrated competence with ventilator management and neonatal respiratory equipment (high frequency jet, oscillator, pressure/volume ventilators)
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic charting systems required
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, float between departments, and cover every-other-weekend per contract
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management and ventilator troubleshooting
• Neonatal airway management and direct neonatal intubation assistance
• High frequency jet ventilator and high frequency oscillator operation
• CPAP, BiPAP, Bubble CPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapies
• Arterial and umbilical blood gas interpretation
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning (ETT/NT)
• Nitric Oxide (INo) administration experience
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation and high pressure alarm resolution
• Pulmonary function testing basics and spirometry familiarity
• Familiarity with Bunnell Jet Ventilation and pressure/volume ventilators

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment easy to manage
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan and optional financial planning resources
• Life insurance and short-term disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented colleagues on board
• A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• Professional development and CEU support so you can keep advancing your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Richland, WA

Richland sits along the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities area, offering plenty of outdoor and cultural perks. Spend days exploring the Columbia River waterfront and trails, hike Badger Mountain for stunning views, or visit the REACH Museum to learn about local natural and Hanford history. The region is surrounded by wineries and tasting rooms for relaxed evenings, and there are local farmers markets, breweries, and golf courses to enjoy. For weekend adventures, drive to Walla Walla wine country, visit nearby state parks and river access points for boating and fishing, or take scenic drives to nearby mountain and desert landscapes.

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