Location: Vidalia, GA

Start Date: 02-18-2026

End Date: 05-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (includes weekends), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (minimum every-other-weekend; open to Friday/Saturday/Sunday block scheduling)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 and optimize ventilator settings and care for ventilated patients using Hamilton C6 and PB 980 ventilators
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and act on results to support positive patient outcomes
• Provide BiPAP/CPAP, Vapotherm and Airvo management, and Bubble CPAP care as clinically indicated
• Deliver high-quality emergency and step-down respiratory care across ICU, PCU, MST and ED
• Execute home O2 qualifications, CPT vest therapy, and HiFlo management to support discharge planning and chronic care
• Accurately document assessments and interventions in Meditech Expanse to maintain continuity of care
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to improve patient experience using AIDET
• Support unit goals, participate in competency checkoffs, and contribute to a safe, evidence-based environment

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (required)
• Current licensure as CRT or RRT in the practicing state (required)
• Active NBRC credential and membership (required)
• Minimum of 1 year clinical respiratory therapy experience (required)
• Current ACLS and BLS required; PALS and NRP required as listed
• Comfortable with ventilator management and non-invasive ventilation modalities
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse or willingness to learn quickly

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and troubleshooting (Hamilton C6, PB 980 experience a plus)
• ABG interpretation and applied clinical decision-making
• Non-invasive ventilation: V60 BiPAP, Vapotherm, Airvo
• Bubble CPAP and pediatric/neonatal basics where applicable
• Home oxygen qualifications, CPT vest therapy, HiFlo management
• EKG basics for respiratory therapists and monitoring
• Electronic charting experience (Meditech Expanse)
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and patient-centered bedside manner (AIDET familiarity)

Benefits

• Travel assignment perks that help you focus on great care (housing support and travel logistics handled for you)
• A supportive team that values YOU — welcoming staff and experienced therapists on shift
• Professional development opportunities and support for competency checkoffs
• Licensure assistance and NBRC credential support where applicable
• Flexible scheduling conversations — block scheduling is an option if you’re interested
• Paid time off and replacement scheduling options typical of travel assignments
• Access to modern equipment (new Hamilton C6 vents) and evolving tech to sharpen your skills
• Work in a community hospital with diverse units — ICU, PCU, MST, ED, LDRP — great variety and experience

Travel Perks: Explore Vidalia, GA

Vidalia is famous for its sweet Vidalia onions — sampling local eats and farmers markets is a must. Enjoy small-town southern charm, local parks and rivers for fishing or easy outdoor time, and seasonal community events like the Vidalia Onion Festival. When you want a change of pace, there are easy drives to larger Georgia destinations for dining, history, and coastal day trips. A welcoming community and local eateries make evenings off pleasant and relaxing.

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