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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of NICU or combined adult critical care and NICU experience.

Details

• Level IV NICU setting within a teaching hospital, with willingness to also work Adult floor and ICU units
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend shifts required as needed by the unit
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
• No on-call requirement
• EPIC charting system used

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience, which may be Adult critical care and NICU combined, or NICU (Level 3/4) experience alone; Adult critical care experience alone does not meet requirement
• Teaching hospital experience required
• LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Washington State Respiratory license required; license required if applicable
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Experience with NICU Level III or IV patient population
• Familiarity with Servo U ventilator preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across Adult floor, ICU, and Level IV NICU settings as needed
• Perform neonatal/pediatric procedures including high-frequency jet and oscillating ventilation, bubble CPAP, nasal CPAP/BIPAP, and assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Manage airway care including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer a range of medications and perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Prior UW staff must have 18 months separation before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions