Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

American-Traveler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance from day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position in Seattle, WA. The role requires 2+ years of NICU and/or adult critical care experience and RRT certification.

Night shifts, occasional weekends, and hospital-wide float coverage are part of the schedule. Candidates should have EPIC charting experience, a teaching-hospital background, and familiarity with Servo U ventilators.

Qualifications

• Must hold RRT certification.
• Washington State license required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (NICU or adult ICU).
• Teaching hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in Level IV NICU; may float to Adult floor/ICU as needed.
• Night shift 3x12 hours (19:00–07:30).
• Weekend shifts as required by unit.
• Floating within the hospital; no cross-campus float.
• Utilize EPIC system for charting.
• Provide neonatal/pediatric respiratory care including high-frequency ventilation and related procedures.
• Manage airway devices and perform ABG interpretation.
• Administer inhaled/nebulized medications and support neonates with ARDS, airway care, and ventilator management.

Skills

Critical care experience

RRT certification

Education

RRT certification

Tools

EPIC charting

Servo U ventilator

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position requiring 2+ years of NICU and/or adult critical care experience and RRT certification.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS, NRP certifications required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Washington State Respiratory license required (if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in critical care setting, combining Adult critical care and NICU, or NICU (Level 3/4) alone
• Teaching hospital experience required
• LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• NICU Level IV work history required
• Experience with Servo U ventilator

Responsibilities

• Level IV NICU, with willingness to work Adult floor and ICU as needed
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend shifts as needed by the unit
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
• Uses EPIC charting system
• No on-call requirements
• Work in a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Short Term Acute Care services
• Perform neonatal/pediatric respiratory care including high-risk delivery assistance, Bubble CPAP, ECMO, high frequency jet and oscillating ventilation, and neonatal transports
• Manage airway devices, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Administer a range of inhaled and nebulized medications
• Provide care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
• Any scrub color accepted; scrubs provided for OR personnel
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Maximum RTO of 1 week; RTO cannot be requested during orientation week
• Prior UW staff must have 18 months separation before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs