Location: Lubbock, TX

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) in block schedule format; specific days vary by block, generally includes every other weekend

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 high-quality respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients in the PICU/NICU setting
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and advanced airway devices, ensuring safe weaning and alarm management
• Perform airway procedures including intubation assistance, extubation support, tracheostomy care, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Deliver and titrate oxygen therapies such as HFNC, CPAP, BiPAP and Bubble CPAP tailored to each patient
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered respiratory plans
• Educate families and caregivers on respiratory care plans and equipment use with empathy and clarity
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to facility protocols and safety standards
• Support unit needs during block schedules and contribute to a positive, team-first culture

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• PALS certification required
• NRP certification required for neonatal practice
• BLS certification (current)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience — PICU/NICU experience preferred and welcomed (1st timers OK)
• Experience working in a Trauma Level II pediatric facility preferred
• Ability to complete a 24-hour orientation and work block night schedules

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ventilator management skills (weaning, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms)
• Hands-on airway management: intubation assist, extubation, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning
• Familiarity with neonatal and pediatric equipment: Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP
• Experience with HFNC devices (Optiflow Jr, Airvo 2) and oxygen therapy modalities
• Comfort with ventilator models listed in the facility: Draeger V800, VN800 and LTV 1200
• Skilled in nebulizer therapies (handheld, heated, trach collar) and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and multi-disciplinary teams in high-acuity settings

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between blocks
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive team environment where pediatric care is a shared mission
• Free on-site parking and convenient facility amenities
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great clinicians onboard

Travel Perks: Explore Lubbock, TX

Lubbock is a vibrant West Texas hub with plenty to explore on your days off. Visit the Buddy Holly Center to celebrate a rock 'n' roll legend, stroll the Texas Tech University campus and its museums, or soak up local culture at the National Ranching Heritage Center and Silent Wings Museum. Outdoor lovers can enjoy Mackenzie Park, local trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating, while the Depot District offers dining, live music and a friendly local scene. Excellent BBQ, craft breweries and community events make weekends fun and easy to plan.

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