Respiratory Therapist
Richland, WA
MedCadre
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

• Position: RRT/CRT (NICU)
• Location: Richland, WA
• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) (Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)
• Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

Pay Breakdown:

• Weekly Gross: $2,800
• W2:  $35.8/hr.
• Stipend:  $1,512 Weekly

Job Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a 13-week assignment with a leading healthcare facility. The Respiratory Therapist will provide specialized respiratory care to critically ill neonatal patients in a Level III NICU while also supporting Level II Adult ICU patients as needed. The ideal candidate has recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience (required), strong critical care skills, and is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based respiratory care in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Assess, treat, and monitor neonatal patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions in the Level III NICU.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and other respiratory treatments.
• Manage and monitor neonatal ventilators, high-frequency ventilation, and airway support equipment.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and respond to respiratory emergencies as part of the critical care team.
• Obtain and analyze arterial, capillary, and venous blood gases as appropriate.
• Provide respiratory care for Level II Adult ICU patients within scope of practice when assigned.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatments according to physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and respiratory care standards.
• Float to other respiratory care areas within competency as required.

Requirements:

• Washington State Respiratory Care License required at the time of submission
• RRT or CRT credential required.
• Recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience is required (hard stop).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP