Respiratory Therapist
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience within the last 12 months and Level I trauma experience for a night shift position at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Care Services department at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient population includes BPICU, SICU, MICU, and NSICU units
• Care for adult trauma and burn patients with complex medical and neurological conditions
• Frequent trach patients and spinal cord injury cases
• Manage patients with complex sleep disordered breathing
• Small pediatric population served, with training available if needed
• Busy ED with ECLS transfers
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:30-07:00)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required outside of scope
• Block scheduling available

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• WA state license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care experience within the last 12 months required
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with Cough Assist/MIE and LP/LPV required
• Skilled in vent management, oxygen therapy, and monitoring for trauma and adult ICU patients
• Epic charting experience required
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to adult trauma and critically ill patients, including complex neurological and medical cases
• Manage ventilator settings, oxygen therapy, and airway management for ICU patients
• Perform tracheostomy care and management for high-acuity trach patients
• Support ECLS transfers within a high-volume emergency department
• Open to training in pediatric respiratory care as needed
• First-time travelers accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Minimal RTO accommodated; time off cannot be scheduled during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Prior facility staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a travel clinician
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Scrub requirements include any solid color scrubs, with light blue scrubs provided for on-unit use