Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist – NICU

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Seattle, Washington
• Start: ASAP
• Shift: Nights, 3x12
• Contract length: 18 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted
• RTO limit: 1 week maximum

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (2 years of experience)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• Experience with Epic

Schedule and Work Expectations

• Weekend coverage required as needed by the unit
• Floating within the hospital required
• On-call not required
• Does not float to sister hospitals
• Does not accommodate block scheduling unless otherwise stated

Compliance and Pre-Start Requirements

• Pending license not accepted
• Background check required
• Education verification required
• State license verification required
• Drug screen required
• Physical exam required
• Fit testing required
• Tdap vaccination required within 10 years of start
• TB clearance required
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, flu, and COVID documentation or declination required
• Color blind testing required
• Competency exam required
• EPIC/Alaris integration attestation required
• Photo for badge required
• Department checklist required
• PCIS agreement required
• Email setup and learning modules required
• WA license complaint clearance required for candidates using a Washington State license

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: any color; OR personnel receive scrubs
• Parking: daily fee applies