Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level IV NICU experience for a day shift travel assignment at a Magnet-designated academic medical center in Washington State.

Details

• Work in a 637-bed short-term acute care, Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Assignment covers Level IV NICU, adult ICU, and adult floor respiratory therapy
• Level IV NICU patient population with cross-coverage to adult settings
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• Weekend work required as needed by the unit
• Floating within the hospital is required; no floating to sister facilities
• On-call is not required
• Epic used for charting; experience preferred but not required
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• Active Washington State Respiratory Care license required; pending license not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including Level IV NICU experience
• BLS required
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• At least 2 completed travel assignments beyond initial staff position required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across Level IV NICU, adult ICU, and adult medical floor settings
• Teaching hospital and trauma hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates; no radius restriction
• Prior UW staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 18 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO may not be requested during orientation week and should otherwise be kept to a minimum; maximum 1 week of RTO for the contract
• Scrubs in any color are acceptable; scrubs are provided for OR personnel
• Daily parking is available on-site for a fee