Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care
Location: Midland, MI
Start Date: 03-30-2026
End Date: 06-29-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Variable schedule with 36-hour guarantee; holidays required. Specific start/end times and weekly days assigned by facility.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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
- Administer respiratory medications and deliver therapy via aerosol treatments and metered dose inhalers
- Perform therapeutic modalities and cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing to evaluate and treat patients
- Respond immediately to rapid responses, arrests, and STAT situations providing airway maintenance, ventilation support, and CPR
- Set up and maintain oxygen systems and related equipment according to protocol
- Maintain artificial airways and provide chest compressions and life support when needed
- Document patient care and interventions accurately in the Epic EMR
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize respiratory care plans
- Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment use
Qualifications
- Active RRT credential through NBRC (required)
- Minimum 2 years of RRT clinical experience (required)
- Active Michigan license (LARA) showing state licensure (required)
- Current American Heart Association certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (required)
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (required)
- Completed skills checklist current to within 1 year and 2 supervisory references within the last 2 years (required)
- Previous travel work experience preferred
- Ability to respond to rapid responses and emergency situations calmly and effectively
Knowledge & Skills
- Proven expertise in airway management and oxygen therapy
- Skilled in aerosol therapy, metered dose inhalers, and inhalation medication delivery
- Experience performing cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing
- Comfortable with emergency response and resuscitation procedures, including CPR and life support
- Familiarity with Epic EMR for documentation and order management
- Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills in high-acuity settings
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you stay healthy while helping others
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
- Professional development and continuing education support to advance your career
- Onboarding support and Epic EMR access to get you up to speed quickly
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 support while on assignment
Travel Perks: Explore Midland, MI
Midland, Michigan is a lovely base for your travel assignment. Explore the serene Dow Gardens and the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio for architecture and nature, stroll or bike the scenic trails at the Chippewa Nature Center, and visit the iconic Tridge for river views and photos. The Midland Center for the Arts offers local shows and exhibits, and charming nearby towns like Frankenmuth are an easy weekend getaway for unique shops and dining. Plenty of outdoor options exist for kayaking, hiking, and birdwatching to help you unwind between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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