Location: Warwick, RI

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Evening shifts, 40 hours per week, EOW/EOH rotation (exact clock-in/clock-out times not specified in job details)

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders, including aerosol medication delivery, lung expansion, and airway clearance modalities
• Obtain arterial blood gases from the radial artery, interpret results, and recommend appropriate treatment to the care team
• Manage ventilators: initiate, maintain, monitor, assess, participate in rounds, and support liberation from mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway management and suctioning (nasal, oral, pharyngeal) and provide oxygen therapy as ordered
• Respond rapidly to emergencies with airway management, CPR, trauma care, and manual or mechanical ventilatory support
• Support and monitor patient transport within the hospital and to other facilities using portable ventilators and monitoring equipment
• Accurately document therapy provided, medications administered, and patient response in the medical record
• Train and precept employees and students, and provide clear handoffs to oncoming staff to ensure continuity of care
• Perform equipment reprocessing, maintenance checks, and required charge/record keeping

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island (RI) respiratory care license
• CRT or RRT certification required
• Current BLS certification
• Current immunizations and health requirements per facility policy (COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, TB testing/requirements, fit test)
• Comfortable and experienced with ventilator management, ABG collection and interpretation, and emergency airway care
• Strong communication skills for patient education, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) collection and interpretation
• Airway management and suctioning techniques
• Oxygen therapy and aerosol medication delivery
• Lung expansion and airway clearance modalities
• Rapid response and emergency care procedures including CPR
• Patient assessment, care planning, and education
• Portable ventilator transport and monitoring
• Charting/documentation and equipment reprocessing

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping grow the team
• A supportive team culture that values your expertise and wellbeing
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Warwick, RI

Warwick is a great base for both relaxation and quick getaways. Enjoy nearby Oakland Beach and Goddard Memorial State Park for waterfront walks and picnics. Providence is a short drive away with vibrant dining, arts, and museums. For scenic weekend trips, explore historic Newport with its coastal views and famous mansions, or discover local seafood restaurants and waterfront parks. Plenty of shopping, local events, and outdoor recreation make this a welcoming place for a travel assignment.

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