RRT - NICU
Richland, WA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU – Richland, WA 99352

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Richland, Washington

Schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (Day shift: 07:00 - 19:00 or Night shift: 19:00 - 07:00). Flexible scheduling with variable shift assignments. Every other weekend required per collective bargaining agreement. 13-week assignment through January 4, 2027.

Highlights:

• Work in a Level III/IV NICU environment with advanced neonatal respiratory care
• 337-bed regional medical center with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• Reduced orientation period with 40 hours of non-billable orientation
• Exposure to diverse patient populations across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
• Opportunity to work with specialized equipment including high-frequency ventilators and Bunnell Jet Ventilation
• Flexible internal float opportunities between respiratory therapy departments

Requirements:

• Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist license (must be in hand at submission)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Level III or IV NICU experience required (hardstop requirement)
• Level 2 Adult ICU experience required; Neuro Trauma ICU experience strongly preferred
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS (or ENPC), CRT or RRT
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years

Why Join Us?

This travel respiratory therapist position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU environment with cutting-edge neonatal respiratory technology while supporting a comprehensive regional medical center. All staff work variable shifts to ensure optimal patient care, and while every effort is made to maintain consistent scheduling throughout your contract, flexibility is essential. You'll be supported by a full interdisciplinary team and gain valuable experience across multiple respiratory therapy specialties. Competitive compensation package with travel benefits included.