Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

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

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU in Washington, offering 12‑hour night shifts. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Level III‑IV NICU experience and current BLS/NRP certifications.

Responsibilities include providing respiratory care for critically ill neonates, ventilator management, and NICU-wide support using Epic EMR. No on‑call, weekend rotation with some floating to ER; travel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• WA state license required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience.
• Skilled in respiratory support for ventilators (required).
• Experience with discharge planning to home.
• Travel experience strongly preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Level IV NICU within a 152-bed children's hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery.
• 70 NICU beds with a typical census of around 50 patients.
• Provide respiratory care and support for critically ill neonatal patients in a high-acuity NICU setting.
• Collaborate with a NICU care team supporting high-risk deliveries and complex patient needs.
• Uses Epic EMR.
• 12-hour night shifts, either 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.
• 36 hours per week.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends.
• Possible floating to ER to act as a sitter, though rare.

Skills

BLS and NRP certifications

WA state license

NICU experience Level III-IV

Ventilator support

Teamwork

Discharge planning

Travel-friendly

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU offering 12-hour night shifts, requiring 2+ years of Level III-IV NICU experience.

Requirements

• BLS and NRP certifications required
• WA state license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience
• Skilled in respiratory support for ventilators (required)
• Experience with trachs highly preferred but not required
• Proficiency in g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, and care planning
• Experience with discharge planning to home
• Travel experience strongly preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered

Responsibilities

• Level IV NICU within a 152-bed children's hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery
• 70 NICU beds with a typical census of around 50 patients
• Private NICU rooms with overflow to Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
• Patient population includes prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS
• Preferred experience with surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy)
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, either 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends
• Possible floating to ER to act as a sitter, though rare
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling may be possible but is not guaranteed
• Provide respiratory care and support for critically ill neonatal patients in a high-acuity NICU setting
• Collaborate with a NICU care team supporting high-risk deliveries and complex patient needs
• Any scrub color permitted
• Candidates should demonstrate a positive, friendly attitude and strong teamwork skills

Benefits

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