Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 3x12-hour schedule, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule varies, typically includes every-other-weekend coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 mechanical ventilation and troubleshoot ventilator issues to keep patients stable
• Assist with intubations, extubations, tracheostomy care and airway suctioning with precision
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and apply findings to optimize respiratory care
• Deliver and manage inhaled therapies and nebulizer treatments safely and effectively
• Monitor patients on BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC and high frequency oscillators and guide weaning plans
• Operate and maintain specific ventilators (Draeger, Servo I) used in the unit
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (RT, nursing, pharmacy, PT) to deliver coordinated care
• Provide patient/family education on respiratory therapies and device use in a compassionate way

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience (PICU experience is a hard requirement)
• Experience in Adult Critical Care, ED, Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatrics
• Comfortable floating to other campuses as needed
• First-time travelers are welcomed; prior Providence permanent employees must be separated from the system for at least 3 months to qualify

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced mechanical ventilation management and ventilator troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with Draeger and Servo I ventilators
• Proficiency with BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC and high frequency oscillators
• Airway management: intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and basic EKG skills
• Medication administration and familiarity with inhaled therapies and nebulizer systems
• Familiarity with pulmonary function testing (preferred) and aerosol delivery systems
• Ability to work across age groups (adolescents through geriatrics) and high-acuity settings

Benefits

• Flexible travel assignment perks to help you explore a new city
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• A supportive team culture where your expertise is valued
• Orientation and onboarding support (24 hours) to get you comfortable quickly
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support for contract moves
• Professional growth opportunities and exposure to high-acuity cases

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Seattle is a fantastic base for adventures: wander Pike Place Market and the original Starbucks, take in skyline views from the Space Needle, and see the blown-glass wonders at Chihuly Garden. Lovers of the outdoors will enjoy Discovery Park trails, kayaking on Puget Sound, and day trips to Mount Rainier or the San Juan Islands. Ferries to Bainbridge Island, vibrant local coffee shops and breweries, and a lively arts scene give you plenty of weekend options between shifts.

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