Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

American Traveler, LLC.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with Level IV NICU experience for a night shift position at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital in Seattle, WA. Must have RRT and WA license (if applicable), plus 2+ years in NICU/ICU settings.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, and neonatal/pediatric care across NICU, ICU and ED settings. Epic charting and high-level critical care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required and BLS; ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.
• WA state respirator license required if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU Level IV or combined ICU/Adult
• NICU Level IV work history required and teaching hospital experience
• Epic charting experience preferred; advanced ventilator management skills
• Experience with ECMO preferred and airway management including intubation
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP and HFJV
• Experience with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Proficient in ABG draws and interpretation; Servo U familiarity

Responsibilities

• Work in Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit incl Level IV NICU and ICU.
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30.
• Weekend shifts as needed; unit wants flexibility.
• Floating across hospital units; not to sister hospitals.
• Utilize EPIC for charting and patient records.
• Provide respiratory care in adult critical care, ED and NICU.
• Manage medications delivery systems incl nebulizers and MDIs.
• Care for ARDS, aspiration, CF and new tracheostomies.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures.
• Support magnet-designated teaching hospital with Level I trauma center.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Neonatal/pediatric equipment

ABG interpretation

NICU/Level IV experience

Critical care experience

Teaching hospital experience

Epic charting

Servo U ventilator

Education

RRT certification

Washington State Respiratory license

Tools

Epic charting

Servo U ventilator

ECMO equipment

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with Level IV NICU experience for a night shift position at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred
• Washington State Respiratory license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, which can be Adult critical care and NICU combined, or NICU (Level 3/4) alone
• NICU Level IV work history required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Proficient in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, and high frequency oscillator
• Experience with ECMO preferred
• Skilled in airway management including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP, oscillating ventilators, and high frequency jet ventilators
• Experience assisting in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Proficient in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience with Servo U ventilator

Responsibilities

• Work within a Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit, including Level IV NICU, adult floor, and ICU settings
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Weekend shifts required as needed by the unit
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
• EPIC charting system used
• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
• Manage medication delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
• Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Magnet-designated teaching hospital with Level I trauma center status
• Scrubs of any color permitted; scrubs provided for OR personnel
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Prior staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week, with restrictions during the first 2 weeks of assignment

Benefits

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