Location: Newport, VT

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 shifts per week (days vary, rotating schedule), 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, day shift; includes every other weekend

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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

• Assess and monitor respiratory status, providing timely interventions that improve patient outcomes
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators and advanced airway support
• Deliver evidence-based respiratory therapies such as aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases and collaborate with the care team to optimize respiratory plans
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in rapid response and code situations
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans, equipment use, and home transition needs
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes clearly in the medical record

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT credential (or state equivalent) required or eligible
• Current Vermont Respiratory Care license required or must be able to obtain prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS preferred or available upon hire
• Experience in acute care or critical access hospital settings preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and ability to work autonomously
• Ability to pass facility onboarding and comply with credentialing requirements

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in ventilator management and weaning protocols
• Skilled in arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpretation
• Knowledge of respiratory pharmacology and oxygen therapy delivery systems
• Familiarity with infection control practices and respiratory equipment sterilization
• Comfortable working in small, close-knit critical access hospital environments
• Collaborative teamwork and clear interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Travel reimbursement so you can focus on patient care, not logistics
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and access to continuing education
• A supportive team that values you and your clinical expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward bringing great people to the team

Travel Perks: Explore Newport, VT

Newport sits in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom on the shores of Lake Memphremagog — perfect for scenic walks, paddling, and lakeside sunsets. Enjoy nearby Jay Peak for skiing, hiking, and an indoor waterpark, explore mountain biking and hiking trails in the region, wander local farmers' markets and cozy cafés, and take in spectacular fall foliage. Weekend road trips to charming Vermont towns and outdoor adventures are easy from this convenient location.

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