Respiratory Therapist – Inpatient Adult & NICU
Silverdale, Washington
St Michael Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job – Washington, Silverdale

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Silverdale, Washington
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Work Setting: Inpatient
• Patient Population: Mostly adults, some pediatrics through the Emergency Department
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 25 treatments per day
• Team: 4+ RTs on night shift; lead therapist present every shift
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Holiday Requirement: One holiday required
• Call or Standby: None

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist License
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and either RRT or CRT
• Must have NICU experience and be competent with Level 2 nursery care (bubble CPAP for infants 32 weeks and up)
• Strong ventilator skills required

Job Responsibilities

• Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Set up and manage BiPAP and ventilators (equipment includes PB 980, Philips V60, Respironics Lumis)
• Administer nebulizer treatments
• Provide standby support for conscious sedation and cardioversion
• Assist with intubations (not independently perform)

Additional Information

• Department-specific orientation provided
• Dress code: personal scrubs, any color
• 24/7 hospitalist or intensivist coverage available
• No floating or call response required

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel contract with night shifts in an inpatient hospital setting, including NICU responsibilities.