Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult & NICU
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT Adult and NICU Experience Required)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Adult and NICU experience
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 4 shifts of 12 hours, Day shift (4x12 DNV)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed by unit
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) national certification
  • Washington State Respiratory License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• On-call: Not required

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet recognized facility
• Teaching center
• Total staffed beds: 637
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking cost: Approx. $10.26 daily

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 45 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search (NSOPW)
• Washington State WATCH search required
• Education verification (if applicable)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA only)
• PALS (AHA only)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable by unit)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs/LVNs/LPNs)
• Color Blind Testing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (unit dependent)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (for GI Lab/Endo RNs)
• State License Primary Source Verification

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required by agency)
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (3M N95 preferred; PAPR available onsite if needed)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination required)
  • Varicella (titer or vaccines required; history of disease not accepted at this facility)
• 10 Panel Drug Screen (required by agency, not facility)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption/declination (required during flu season)
• COVID vaccination or declination (required for tracking)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies) due prior to start
• Completion of UW email setup and learning modules prior to start
• WA License Complaint Clearance for all using WA State License
• EPIC Integration video and attestation for all RNs
• Various agreements and checklists to be signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Guaranteed hours subject to census; may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle
• No on-call required, but floating within hospital units is expected
• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (Montlake location only)

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, current Washington State licensure, and required certifications, looking for a travel contract in a Magnet, teaching hospital setting in Seattle.