Location: Medford, OR

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night schedule, 3x12-hour nights per week, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night); weekends as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 ventilators and titrate ventilator settings to optimize patient respiratory status
• Perform advanced airway management including suctioning, tracheostomy care, and intubation assist
• Lead weaning plans from mechanical ventilation and troubleshoot high-pressure alarms promptly
• Deliver oxygen therapy, HFNC, BiPAP, CPAP and other respiratory treatments safely and effectively
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and maintain computerized clinical records
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate critical care
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory care, equipment and discharge planning
• Respond rapidly to emergency events in ICU and ED settings, applying adult critical care skills

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (adult critical care / emergency department / acute care)
• Experience with ventilator management, oxygen therapy and airway management
• Familiarity with Epic charting and computerized documentation
• Comfort floating between units and adapting to variable patient ratios
• Travel experience not required — open to first-time travelers

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms and ventilator-associated issues
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), BiPAP, CPAP and noninvasive ventilation
• Airway management: suctioning, trach care, ET tube familiarity, intubation assist
• Oxygen therapy delivery systems and respiratory treatments (nebulizers, T-piece, trach collar)
• Strong computerized documentation skills, especially Epic
• Ability to work in adult critical care and emergency department environments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and relocation assistance for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — tell a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Medford, OR

Medford sits in the beautiful Rogue Valley — think orchards, wineries and river adventures. Enjoy nearby hiking at Roxy Ann Peak, explore the shops and dining in Ashland (home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival), take day trips to Crater Lake National Park for unforgettable views, or float and fish the Rogue River. Local breweries, farmers markets and scenic drives make weekends fun and refreshed after your shift blocks.

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