Local Contract Respiratory Therapist
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a 153-bed children's hospital with a Level IV NICU, requiring at least 1 year of Level III or IV NICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend rotation, with the option to work additional weekends if desired
• No on-call requirements
• 153-bed children's hospital with a 70-bed Level IV NICU
• Neonatal patient population including prematurity, RDS, chronic lung disease, and surgical patients
• EMR: Epic (required)
• Equipment used includes Oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box INO, ABG (GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC

Requirements

• Current RRT certification
• NRP and BLS certifications required
• WA state Respiratory Therapist license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level III or IV NICU
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with Oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box INO, ABG (GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC
• First-time travelers considered with a minimum of 5 years total RT experience, including 2 recent years in a Level III or IV NICU
• Two professional references from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or equivalent) required prior to start; one reference sufficient for initial consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill neonatal patients, including premature infants and post-surgical neonates
• Scrub color is open, with the exception of maroon or spice-colored scrubs
• Candidate interviews conducted via SimpliFi clinical interviewing with final unit approval