RRT - NICU
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position at a Magnet teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of critical care and NICU experience.

Details

• Level IV NICU unit at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Willingness to cover Adult floor, ICU, and Level IV NICU areas
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Weekend shifts as needed by the unit
• Floating within the hospital required, no floating to sister hospitals
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certification required
• ACLS and PALS certification preferred
• Washington State Respiratory license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in critical care, which may be Adult critical care and NICU combined or NICU (Level 3/4) only - adult-only experience not accepted
• Teaching hospital experience required
• LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• NICU Level III or IV work history required
• Experience with Servo U ventilator

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
• Perform neonatal/pediatric procedures including bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, ECMO, high frequency jet and oscillating ventilation, and neonatal transports
• Manage ventilator settings, troubleshoot alarms, and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer a range of respiratory medications and perform chest physiotherapy and ABG interpretation
• Any color scrubs permitted, with scrubs provided for OR personnel
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week, with minimal RTO requested and none during orientation week
• Prior UW staff must have 18 months of separation before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions