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

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

Start Date: November 23, 2026

Location: Richland, Washington

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00), 13-week assignment. Every other weekend required per collective bargaining agreement. Floating between units required. 24 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Specialized Level 3 NICU respiratory therapy position requiring advanced ventilation competencies
• Work with diverse patient populations including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and lift teams
• Epic charting system utilized for documentation
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with variable assignment ratios based on campus acuity

Requirements:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Level 3 NICU experience required with competency in nitric oxide, jet ventilation, and oscillator ventilation
• Active compact state license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Proficiency in adult critical care, high frequency jet and oscillating ventilators, NICU protocols, and nitric oxide administration
• Experience with neonatal transports (inter-departmental) preferred
• Clean background check required (no exceptions for background hits)
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel respiratory therapy position offers the opportunity to advance your NICU expertise in a supportive, well-resourced environment. Competitive compensation package with comprehensive support throughout your assignment. All time-off requests and scheduling needs must be submitted upfront during the application process to ensure seamless coordination. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional neonatal respiratory care with access to advanced equipment and collaborative interdisciplinary resources.