Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
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

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week
• Weekend work required as needed by the unit

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience, minimum 2 years
• NICU experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience

On-Call and Scheduling

• No on-call requirement
• No block schedule accommodation unless otherwise stated
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: maximum 1 week

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care, Magnet recognized, Teaching Center
• 637 staffed beds
• 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
• Various background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and Washington State WATCH search
• Education verification required for RNs and Med Lab Techs (not applicable here)
• Physical exam required by agency (not facility)
• Fit mask test required within 9-12 months of start (3M N95 preferred; PAPR available onsite if needed)
• Immunizations and titers required or declination documentation for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series and 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)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (agency requirement)
• Completion of EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation required for RNs (may apply)
• Various competency exams and certifications may be required per unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) — check unit-specific job descriptions

Additional Notes

• Performance evaluations may be requested at the end of the assignment
• Photo for badge required prior to start (professional DMV-style photo)
• Department checklist and PCIS agreement must be completed before start
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington (not applicable here)
• Flu declination requires completion of an education module and quiz
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements

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