NICU Respiratory Therapist
Richland, Washington
Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Richland, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Variable shift schedule; all staff work variable shifts, but efforts are made to keep consistent schedules during the contract.
• Position requires flexibility to float internally between departments/units.
• No on-call required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend per collective bargaining agreement.
• Patient ratios depend on campus acuity.
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience within the last year.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Respiratory Therapy focused on NICU.
• Experience working with neonate patients.
• General Respiratory Therapist experience.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
• Fit mask test required annually (travel only).
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only).
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.
• Annual completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• Photo for badge with neutral background required.

Work Environment and Additional Information

• Floating between units within the facility is expected.
• No block schedules required.
• The facility follows collective bargaining agreements regarding weekend work.
• No on-call duties.
• Candidate must be flexible and adaptable to variable shifts.

Summary

This is a travel Respiratory Therapist position specializing in NICU care requiring advanced neonatal respiratory skills and Washington state licensure. The role involves night shifts with floating responsibilities and requires compliance with extensive credentialing, immunization, and background check protocols. Candidates should have strong NICU experience and be prepared for a variable shift schedule with weekend work every other weekend.