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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level I Trauma ICU experience for a day shift position at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital.

Details

• Work in Respiratory Care Services across BPICU, SICU, MICU, and NSICU units
• Adult trauma and burn patient population, including medically and neurologically complex cases
• Significant volume of trach patients and spinal cord injury cases
• Fair amount of patients with complex sleep disordered breathing
• Small pediatric population, with training available for those open to it
• Busy ED with ECLS transfers
• Uses Epic for charting
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Weekend requirement every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• No floating required
• Block scheduling accommodated

Requirements

• RRT credential required
• WA state license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care experience within the last 12 months required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Experience with vent management, O2 therapy, and monitoring required
• Experience with trauma and adult ICU patients required
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill adult trauma, burn, and complex neurological patients
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Any solid color scrubs accepted, with light blue scrubs also provided on unit
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• RTO cannot be requested during orientation week and should be kept to a minimum
• Prior staff must be separated from the facility for 18 months before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions