Location: Panama City, FL

Start Date: 02-03-2026

End Date: 05-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts (may include weekends), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC — 12-hour night coverage for the 13-week travel assignment

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Provide advanced respiratory care for adult critical care and Level 3 NICU patients using evidence-based practices
• Manage and optimize mechanical ventilation settings, including initiation, titration and weaning
• Operate, troubleshoot and perform routine checks on PB 840 and Dräger ventilators
• Administer surfactant deliveries per protocol in neonatal patients when required
• Document all assessments and interventions accurately in the Meditech EMR
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams to create and adjust individualized respiratory plans
• Monitor patient response via ABGs and clinical assessment and escalate concerns promptly
• Support unit goals, mentor colleagues and contribute to a positive, team-first culture

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience, including adult critical care and Level 3 NICU exposure
• Current state respiratory license (or eligibility to obtain) for Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical ventilation and neonatal surfactant delivery
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to work occasional weekends and support unit needs

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred)
• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program and RRT credentialing

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management and ventilator troubleshooting
• Neonatal Level 3 NICU care and surfactant administration
• Adult critical care respiratory support
• Experience with PB 840 and Dräger ventilator platforms
• Proficient documentation skills in Meditech or similar EMR systems
• Arterial blood gas interpretation and respiratory assessment
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Adherence to infection control and unit policies

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks and support to make your 13-week stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you covered
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease paperwork headaches
• Travel reimbursement and housing support guidance
• Paid time off policies so you can actually recharge
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great folks on board
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment that values your skills and voice

Travel Perks: Explore Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL is a Gulf Coast gem — think sugar-white beaches, beautiful sunsets and plenty of outdoor fun. On your time off you can explore Panama City Beach and Pier Park for shopping and dining, take a kayak or paddleboard trip in St. Andrews Bay, visit St. Andrews State Park or hop a boat to Shell Island for pristine sand and snorkeling. Enjoy fresh seafood restaurants, fishing charters, local festivals and nearby coastal parks for hiking, birdwatching and unwinding after a night shift.

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