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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a day shift position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital setting
• Adult critical care units including BPICU, SICU, MICU, and NSICU
• Patient population is primarily adult with a small pediatric caseload
• Busy ED with ECLS transfers
• Care of trauma and burn patients with complex medical and neurological conditions
• High volume of tracheostomy and spinal cord injury patients
• Complex sleep disordered breathing patient population
• Uses Epic charting system
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 0630-1800
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required outside of unit

Requirements

• Active RRT credential and 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
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required; willing to train
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred
• Experience with Cough Assist/MIE and LP/LPV required
• Skills in vent management, oxygen therapy, and monitoring required
• Experience with adult ICU and trauma patients required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill adult trauma, burn, and neurologically complex patients
• Perform ventilator management, weaning, and troubleshooting of high-pressure alarms
• Perform airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Conduct arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Manage tracheostomy care and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Administer nebulizer treatments and medication delivery via various systems
• Work within a team supporting a high-acuity trauma and critical care population
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Prior facility staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a travel clinician
• Minimal RTO accommodated, with no time off approved during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Scrubs may be any solid color; light blue scrubs also provided for the unit
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions