Respiratory Therapist – Adult & Neonatal ICU
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT Adult and NICU)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Adult and NICU experience required
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours, Day shift (3x12 DNV)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed by unit
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• RTO Restrictions: 1 week max

Licensure & Certifications

• National Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• State License: Washington State Respiratory license required
• BLS: Required (AHA only)
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit job descriptions)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet recognized, Teaching Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 637
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking: Daily fee applies

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 45 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search (NSOPW), and Washington State WATCH search required
• Education verification required for Med Lab Techs (not applicable here)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required by agency)
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (specific mask models required)
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination required; documentation of vaccine series and serology required
• Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (history of disease not accepted at this facility)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination during flu season (Sept-April)
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking

Drug Testing

• 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (required by agency, not facility)

Facility Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies)
• Various agreements and checklists required prior to start
• Completion of UW email setup and learning modules before start
• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (Montlake only)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must watch EPIC/Alaris Integration video and complete attestation prior to start
• Suicide prevention training required for nurses using multi-state licenses (Washington specific)
• Candidates with facial hair must shave prior to fit testing
• Candidates may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments during low census periods
• No guaranteed hours during weekends/holidays if ambulatory or surgical services are closed

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists with at least 2 years of experience, Washington state licensure, and required certifications, looking for a travel contract in a large, magnet-recognized teaching hospital. First-time travelers are accepted.