Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal ICU
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location

• Seattle, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Must have Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• Level IV NICU trained Respiratory Therapist (RT) preferred
• Willingness to work on Adult floor, ICU, and Level IV NICU

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend work as needed

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience, including at least 2 years of experience
• NICU respiratory therapy experience within the last year
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

On-Call and Scheduling

• No on-call required
• No block schedule accommodations unless otherwise stated
• Locals accepted
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: maximum 1 week

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Magnet recognized and teaching center
• 637 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: EPIC
• Parking cost: approximately $10.26 daily
• Scrub color: any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Education verification required
• Various certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – refer to unit-specific job descriptions
• Primary source verification of state license required
• Physical exam and fit mask test required (fit test within 12 months of start)
• Immunizations and titers required or declination documentation for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (vaccination or titer; history of disease not accepted)
  • Influenza seasonal vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination for tracking
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required (various acceptable testing methods)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency, not facility)
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington (if applicable)
• EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation required for RNs (may apply to RTs depending on unit)
• Photo for badge required (DMV style, no selfies)
• Various facility-specific agreements and checklists must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Performance evaluation may be requested at the end of assignment
• Radiation badges are not provided by agency for new candidates; must be supplied by facility if needed
• Candidates may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments during low census periods, up to one shift worth of hours in a 2-week cycle
• No scheduling on weekends or holidays for ambulatory or surgical services areas that are closed during those times

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with NICU expertise seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on neonatal and adult critical care.