Location: Lubbock, TX

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable days, Day shifts (3x12-hour blocks per week), 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM, block schedule, generally every other weekend required (Day)

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 advanced respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients in PICU/NICU settings, including ventilator management and weaning
• Perform airway interventions such as intubation assist, extubation support, tracheostomy care and suctioning with precision and compassion
• Manage and troubleshoot noninvasive and invasive respiratory support (HFNC, CPAP, BiPAP, Bubble CPAP) and respond to high pressure alarms
• Operate and maintain ventilators and related equipment (Draeger V800, VN800, LTV 1200; Optiflow Jr; Airvo 2) safely and effectively
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered respiratory plans
• Educate and support families about respiratory therapies and care plans in a clear, empathetic manner
• Document care thoroughly and timely in the patient record and participate in unit safety and quality initiatives

Qualifications

• Current RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Active or eligible Texas respiratory therapist license
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory experience; PICU/NICU experience required (1YR/1ST TIMERS OK)
• PALS and NRP required/preferred per site guidelines; BLS required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I preferred
• Comfort with pediatric/neonatal equipment and rapid-response scenarios
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Education

• Associate degree or completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Successful completion of RRT credentialing (CRT to RRT pathway as applicable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management: intubation assist, extubation, nasal/oral airway placement
• Tracheostomy care and ETT/NT suctioning
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), CPAP, BiPAP, Bubble CPAP operation
• Oxygen therapy, nebulizer therapies, bag-and-mask ventilation
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms and other ventilator alarms
• Familiarity with pediatric/neonatal respiratory devices and circuits
• Ability to provide pediatric critical care support and family education

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make licensing smooth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required credentials
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Lubbock, TX

Explore Lubbock’s rich music and cultural scene—visit the Buddy Holly Center and stroll Texas Tech University’s campus. Enjoy local museums like the National Ranching Heritage Center and the American Windmill Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts can find nearby lakes and parks for weekend hikes, fishing, or picnics, and the growing local dining and craft brewery scene offers plenty of places to relax after a shift.

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