Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of NICU experience for a night shift travel assignment in a hospital NICU setting in Washington state.

Details

• Hospital-based NICU unit with potential floating to other campuses within the state
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Patient load of approximately 5 ventilators and 6-8 RVUs per shift
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
• Weekend coverage is variable
• Floating to other facilities within the state is expected; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• Pulmonary Function Test Lab experience preferred but not required
• Required ventilator experience: Draeger and Servo I
• Airway management responsibilities include intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy/suctioning, nasal and oral airway placement, and sputum specimen collection
• Medication administration includes Nitric Oxide (iNO), inhaled Flolan, racemic epinephrine, Albuterol, Atrovent, Mucomyst, Tobramycin, and other respiratory medications
• Nebulizer types include cold, heated, handheld, ultrasonic, T-piece, and trach collar
• Ventilator management includes BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency oscillator, flow-by, weaning, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Epic EMR required

Requirements

• Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• Current WA state respiratory therapy license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; NICU experience is required
• Adult Critical Care, ED, PICU, and Peds setting experience required
• Experience with Draeger and Servo I ventilators required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in ABG interpretation and basic EKG
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Active professional license required at time of consideration
• Former permanent employees of any Providence-affiliated facility must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• PICU experience requirement has been waived by the manager; NICU experience is the primary requirement
• Perform airway management, ventilator management, and respiratory medication administration for critically ill patients
• Scrubs: any color accepted
• Minimal RTO is preferred; significant time-off requests may impact placement
• Any RTO or scheduling requests must be communicated prior to submission, as post-offer requests may be denied