Travel Respiratory Therapist, NICU - $2,599 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position at a teaching hospital in Seattle, WA. The traveler will join a night-shift team and provide adult critical care and NICU support, with 36 hours per week and 3x12 hour shifts.

This assignment requires RRT certification, BLS/NRP, WA license if applicable, and prior NICU/ICU experience. ECMO and advanced ventilator experience are preferred, with EPIC charting familiarity advantageous.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (adult and NICU).
• Teaching hospital experience required.
• Level IV NICU experience required.
• Washington license required if applicable.
• BLS and NRP required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• EPIC charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, NICU, and ED.
• Manage neonatal/pediatric equipment including CPAP/BIPAP and ECMO.
• Assist with intubation, extubation, and airway management.
• Administer medications via aerosols and nebulizers.
• Support during high-risk deliveries and inter-department transports.
• No on-call requirement.

Skills

RRT certification

2+ years critical care

Teaching hospital experience

Level IV NICU experience

Adult/NICU cross-coverage

Tools

EPIC charting

ECMO experience

HFJV experience

Servo U ventilator

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position at a teaching hospital, requiring RRT certification and combined adult critical care/NICU experience.

Details

• Level IV NICU setting within a teaching hospital, with willingness to float to Adult floor and ICU units
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend work as needed by the unit
• Floating within the hospital required, no floating to sister hospitals
• No on-call requirement
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS, NRP required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Washington State Respiratory license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in critical care setting, which may combine Adult critical care and NICU (Level 3/4), or be NICU experience alone
• Adult-only RRT experience does not meet requirement
• Teaching hospital experience required
• LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferredEPIC charting experience preferred
• Experience with Level IV NICU work history required
• Experience with ECMO and high frequency jet ventilator preferred
• Experience with Servo U ventilator

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across Adult critical care, Emergency Department, and NICU settings
• Manage neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, ECMO, high frequency jet ventilator, IMV/SIMV, oscillating ventilator, and pressure/volume ventilators
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transportsPerform intubation assist, extubation, and airway management including suctioning and nasal/oral airway placement
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy needs, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Perform chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at same rate, no radius restriction
• Prior UW staff must have 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• RTO limited to 1 week maximum, with no RTO accommodated during first 2 weeks of assignment
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Scrubs may be any color

American Traveler Job ID #P-751909. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.