NICU 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 Level 4 children's hospital, requiring at least 1 year of Level III or IV NICU experience and proficiency with specialized neonatal respiratory equipment.

Details

• 153-bed children's hospital with a 70-bed Level 4 NICU
• Neonatal patient population with diagnoses including prematurity, RDS, chronic lung disease, and surgical cases
• Specialized equipment includes oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box INO, ABG (GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC
• Epic EMR required
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend rotation, with the option to work additional weekends
• No call required

Requirements

• Active WA state Respiratory Therapist license required — license required if applicable
• Current certifications required: RRT, NRP, and BLS
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level III or IV NICU
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with neonatal respiratory equipment including 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 supervisory references required (charge nurse level or above); one reference accepted for initial consideration with a second required prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy to critically ill neonatal patients, including premature infants and post-surgical cases
• Position undergoes clinical interviewing with unit final approval
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; maroon and spice colors are not permitted