Location: Richland, WA

Start Date: 04-08-2026

End Date: 07-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, typically 3x/week. Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Weekends required every other per CBA. Staff may float between units; schedule assignment (day or night) is usually known a week or two in advance.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 ventilated patients with confidence by setting, monitoring, and troubleshooting ventilators and alarms
• Provide expert neonatal airway management including direct neonatal intubation and intubation assist
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases to guide respiratory interventions
• Initiate and titrate respiratory therapies including HFNC, BiPAP, CPAP, bubble CPAP, and nitric oxide
• Operate specialized equipment such as high frequency jet and oscillating ventilators when indicated
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene to support patient recovery
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and therapists to deliver family-centered care
• Document care accurately in Epic and support continuity across shifts and units
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations as part of the NICU team

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Level III or IV NICU and Adult ICU experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS preferred; NRP and PALS preferred for neonatal/pediatric care
• Experience with Epic charting systems required
• Comfortable floating between departments and flexible scheduling required
• Familiarity with trauma level I or II settings preferred
• Ability to complete a 40-hour orientation and integrate into the team quickly

Education

• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program (Associate's or Bachelor's) preferred
• Active RRT credential required

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management including weaning strategies
• High frequency jet ventilator and high frequency oscillator operation
• Pressure/volume ventilator management and oscillating ventilators
• BiPAP, CPAP, bubble CPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms and alarm management
• Airway management skills including intubation assist and extubation
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Interpretation and drawing of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Spirometry and pulmonary function basics
• Familiarity with Epic electronic charting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable and easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so credentialing is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented colleagues onboard
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and professional growth
• Orientation and pre-approved time off to help you settle in quickly

Travel Perks: Explore Richland, WA

Explore the scenic Columbia River waterfront and Columbia Park for walking, biking, and picnics. Visit the REACH Museum to learn about the Hanford Site and regional history. Wine lovers can enjoy nearby vineyards and tasting rooms in the greater Tri-Cities area. Hike Badger Mountain for skyline views of the Tri-Cities and the Columbia River. Take quick weekend trips to Walla Walla or Yakima for more wine country and outdoor recreation, or enjoy local golf courses, river boating, and community festivals.

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