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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of critical care experience and Level I Trauma exposure for a day shift position at a Magnet teaching hospital.

Details

• including Neurodiagnostics/Respiratory Care Services
• Unit setting includes BPICU, SICU, MICU and NSICU
• Patient population is primarily adult with a small pediatric population
• Cares for complex trauma and burn patients, both medically and neurologically complicated
• High volume of tracheostomy and spinal cord injury patients
• Sees a fair amount of complex sleep disordered breathing cases
• Busy ED with ECLS transfers
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Open to block scheduling

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care for critically ill adult trauma, burn, and neurologically complex patients
• Manage ventilator support, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene for ICU patients
• Perform tracheostomy care and management for a high volume of trach patients
• Assist with ECLS/ECMO protocols and transfers from a busy Emergency Department
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital environment
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no radius restriction
• Minimal RTO accommodated, with no time off approved during the first two weeks of assignment
• Prior UW staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a travel clinician
• Scrubs may be any solid color, with light blue scrubs also provided for the unit
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions