Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics
Everett, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Everett, Washington
• Worksite: Women & Children's Pavilion (Pacific Campus, less than 2 miles from main hospital)

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2-week period)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float between like units
• Start Date: ASAP
• Locals: Not accepted
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center
• 571 staffed beds across campuses
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Facility paid
• Scrub color: Any except reddish orange

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background Check: Must be within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable with attestation)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates, includes virtual questionnaire reviewed by healthcare professional
• Fit Mask Testing: Required annually for travel candidates, completed onsite or valid record within 1 year
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required

Training & Competencies

• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS platform
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams and skills checklists updated annually as required
• EPIC training modules required for charting system proficiency

Additional Requirements

• Float Policy Acknowledgement: Candidate must agree to float to other similar units within reasonable distance
• WA State Patrol Search and other state-specific background checks as required by law
• Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation (if applicable)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• No call requirement
• Floating between like units is mandatory
• Locals are not accepted for this travel assignment

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience seeking a travel contract in a Level II Trauma Center with a focus on women’s and children’s services.