Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $2,059 per week

Focus Staff; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist specialized in NICU care for a Seattle, WA assignment. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to develop patient care plans during a 21-week contract with 36 hours/week and 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements include 2+ years of experience, CPR/BCLS, and preferred ACLS/PALS/NRP. We offer health insurance, 401K matching, and licensing reimbursement as part of a comprehensive travel package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient and recommend a treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.

Skills

CPR/BCLS

NICU experience

Patient communication

Endotracheal care

Education

RRT certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Seattle, Washington.

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 21 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We currently have a client in Seattle, WA looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)! Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care during this COVID 19 Crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary) Shift: 3x12 Nights

Rewards: (Respiratory Therapist)

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel

Location: Seattle, WA

Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you— pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience.Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.