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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level III NICU position requiring at least 2 years of NICU Level III/IV experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a Level 3 NICU within a Level 2 regional trauma center
• Provide respiratory care independently and autonomously within the NICU setting
• Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00) or Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00) available
• Weekend work required every other weekend per CBA
• May float between internal departments as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Patient ratios dependent on hospital acuity
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a NICU Level III or IV unit required
• Active Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Compact license must be in hand at submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT or RRT, NRP, PALS or ENPC
• Preferred certifications: PALS, ENPC
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Ability to work independently and autonomously in a Level 3 NICU
• Skill and experience to work in a Level 2 regional trauma center
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Perform neonatal procedures including direct intubation, high frequency jet ventilation, oscillating ventilator management, and umbilical blood gas draws
• Manage patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and provide CPAP/BiPAP support
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Administer medications including nitric oxide
• All staff, including full-time employees, are considered variable and shift assignments (day or night) are typically confirmed one to two weeks in advance
• May be expected to float between sister facilities as needed
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO 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
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel employee
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must complete pre-start and annual training modules