Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Richland, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level III NICU role requiring 2+ years of NICU experience and a Washington RRT license in hand.

Details

• Work in a Level III NICU at a regional medical center that also serves as a Level II regional trauma center
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients with high acuity needs
• Patient ratios vary based on hospital acuity
• Night shift (3x12, 19:00-07:00) or Day shift (3x12, 07:00-19:00) available
• Weekend work required every other weekend per CBA
• Floating between departments within the facility required; must be flexible
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, specifically in a Level III or IV NICU
• Experience working autonomously within a Level 3 NICU and skill to function in a Level 2 regional trauma center setting
• Epic charting system experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, and RRT (CRT accepted in some cases)
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Experience with high frequency jet ventilator, oscillating ventilator, and pressure/volume ventilator preferred
• Experience with direct neonatal intubation and umbilical blood gases preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Deliver respiratory care including ventilator management, airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Skills include ABG drawing and interpretation, intubation/extubation assistance, tracheostomy care, and medication administration including nitric oxide
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and provide bubble CPAP, CPAP/BiPAP, and oxygen therapy as needed
• All staff, including full-time employees, are considered variable and shift assignments are typically confirmed one to two weeks in advance
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, as post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a lower bill rate
• Former employees of this healthcare system may return after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not applying within 50 miles of the facility