RRT - NICU
Richland, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,107/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
RRT NICU
Role Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Richland, Washington
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:00
- 36 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- Floating between units is required
- Weekends are required every other weekend per CBA
- On-call is not required
- Block schedules are not required
- 48 hours are not approved
- Expected ratios are per campus acuity
Required Qualifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU with 1 year of experience
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
- Experience working with NICU Level 3 patients
- Competency in nitric oxide, Jet ventilation, and Oscillator ventilation
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- NURSYS verification, as applicable
- Washington State Patrol search within 90 days of start
- Education verification
- Employment application with at least the last 5 years of employment
- Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment total within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit mask
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
- Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
- Drug testing within 12 months of start
- Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation during flu season
- COVID documentation or declination
- RespSafety clearance
- Skills checklist
- Competency exam
- Float policy acknowledgement
Notes
- The role is based in a NICU setting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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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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