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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 position requiring 2+ years of NICU experience and open to first-time travelers.

Details

• Work in a Level III NICU at a regional trauma center
• Also requires skill and experience to work in a Level II regional trauma center setting
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend work required every other weekend per CBA
• May float between departments internally and must be flexible
• Patient ratios dependent on hospital acuity
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required in a Level III or IV NICU
• Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, and CRT or RRT
• Epic EMR experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level 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
• Must be able to work independently and autonomously within a Level III NICU
• Two supervisory references required covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal patients including high-risk delivery support and ventilator management
• All staff, including full-time employees, are considered variable staff for the unit
• Exact shift assignment (day or night) is typically confirmed one to two weeks in advance
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and specific scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and cannot be within 50 miles of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Local radius rule of 50 miles applies