Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Richland, WA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,129/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Title
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Location
Richland, Washington
Employment Type
Travel / Contract
Contract Length
13 weeks
Shift Details
- Night shift only
- 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
- Approximately 36 hours per week
Job Description
- Position floats internally between departments; flexibility required
- Weekend work required every other weekend per collective bargaining agreement
- No on-call required
- Expected patient ratios follow Respiratory Therapist matrix
- Staff considered variable for the unit, including full-time employees
- Assignment confirmed 1-2 weeks in advance
- High probability of multi-contract extension opportunity
- 48-hour shifts are not approved
Required Qualifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience within the last year
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in NICU respiratory therapy
- Experience working with adult patients
- Valid Washington State Respiratory Therapist license (RRT)
- Respiratory Therapist experience overall
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Richland, WA
As a travel nurse in Richland, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Richland, WA is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributing factor.
- However, wages generally match up with the cost of living in this area.
- Richland experiences hot summers with average highs of 87°F and lows of 59°F, while winters are cold with average highs of 41°F and lows of 26°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Richland, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's proximity to the Hanford Site and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
- Richland is relatively car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including bus services operated by Ben Franklin Transit.
- The population of Richland is diverse, with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues in the area include allergies, asthma, and seasonal flu.
- Richland has a growing community of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Richland offers a variety of dining options, including local restaurants serving Pacific Northwest cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with events and performances held at venues like the Richland Players Theater.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports along the Columbia River.
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