Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Pediatric RRT role requiring experience in PICU or NICU and intensive care.
• Not ICU-only; floating to acute and all inpatient areas including all ICUs.
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM).
• Floating required to all inpatient/acute care areas.
• Weekend shifts required.
• On-call not required but available for pick-up.
• Return to Office (RTO) shifts limited to 3 per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• NBRC certification
• Experience working with neonate patients
• Experience working with infant patients
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with adolescent patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in trauma, Level 1 trauma centers, emergency room, teaching or community hospitals.
• Skills with high frequency jet ventilator, high frequency oscillator, EKG interpretation, code response, rapid response.
• Previous experience in a children’s hospital setting.
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health record system.

Licensure & Certification Notes

• Washington State license must be in hand for ASAP start; application must be submitted ASAP for later start dates.
• Compact licenses accepted for RNs but specific WA requirements apply; for RRTs, WA state license is required.
• Certifications must be AHA provider level; instructor-level certifications are not accepted.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held on Mondays.
• All required modules must be completed prior to start except Epic training and medication assessment, which are completed onsite.
• Respiratory protection training provided via facility’s online platform.
• Fit testing for respirators required prior to start; on-site fit testing not allowed.
• Candidates must be medically cleared annually for respirator use.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year.
• Immunizations and titers required for: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
• TB screening: Qgold/Tspot within 12 weeks of start or 2 PPDs (one within 1 year, one within 12 weeks).
• Annual flu vaccination or declination form required during flu season (Oct-Mar).
• Respiratory safety medical clearance required for respirator use.
• Background check including 7-year criminal history, county civil searches, national criminal database, sex offender registry, and global sanctions.
• WA State Patrol (WATCH) search required within 12 months and rerun every 2 years.

Testing & Competency Exams

• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required prior to start for PICU, NICU, ER.
• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam required.
• Skills checklists required, including pediatric skills checklist for float coverage.
• Math test administered onsite on arrival (proctored); remediation allowed if failed.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing; must be on a blue background with no hats or headwear.
• Meal waiver agreement available but not required unless waiving second meal period.
• Candidates must include their RTO schedule with initial submission for approval.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with critical care skills looking for a travel contract in a pediatric acute care setting.