Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Location: College Station, TX
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts (Days), Every Other Week (EOW) schedule, First-to-Float between College Station and Bryan campus (16-minute drive); call not required
Hours per Week: 36
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 compassionate, expert respiratory care for neonatal patients in a Level II NICU
- Perform neonatal resuscitation and stabilization per NRP guidelines
- Operate and manage neonatal respiratory equipment and ventilators safely and effectively
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in MEDHOST
- Float between College Station and Bryan campuses as first-to-float when needed
- Precept and mentor newer clinicians when requested by the unit
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care and family education
- Adhere to unit policies and attendance expectations; minimize callouts to maintain team continuity
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC required — CRT not accepted
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required
- Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience; NICU experience required and must feel comfortable with that patient population
- Experience with MEDHOST or similar electronic charting systems preferred
- Ability to float between College Station and Bryan campuses (16-minute drive) as needed
- Candidates must NOT have been employed (FT/PT/PRN) by CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms will be considered
Education
- RRT (NBRC) credential required; BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong neonatal respiratory assessment and ventilator management skills
- Proficiency in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) protocols
- Familiarity with MEDHOST charting and documentation workflows
- Trauma awareness and ability to escalate appropriately (trauma level 3 environment)
- Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity neonatal settings
- Precepting and teaching skills to support new or traveling staff
Benefits
- A supportive team that values YOU — collaborate with skilled NICU clinicians every shift
- Opportunities to precept and grow your clinical leadership skills
- Consistent 12-hour day schedule for predictable work-life balance
- Comprehensive orientation so you hit the floor confident (12 orientation hours)
- Professional development — maintain and sharpen your NRP, ACLS, PALS skills on the unit
- Work with modern charting (MEDHOST) to streamline documentation
- A collegial environment at a Level II NICU where your neonatal expertise matters
- Referral and internal recognition programs that celebrate great teammates
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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