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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU Experience Required

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

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics with Level IV NICU experience
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Start Date: ASAP
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed by unit
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted
• On-call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Additional Requirements & Information

• Block scheduling accommodations generally not available unless specified
• Maximum 1 week restriction on return to office (RTO)
• 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
• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Scrubs provided for OR personnel; any scrub color acceptable
• Parking cost approximately $10.26 daily

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Various background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and state-specific searches
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Certifications required (AHA standards):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Physical exam and fit mask test required (fit test within 12 months)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or vaccination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation for tracking
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency)
• Additional facility-specific training and agreements required prior to start (e.g., photo for badge, department checklists, email setup, flu documentation)

Notes

• Performance evaluations may be requested at the end of each assignment
• Radiation badges are not provided by the agency for new candidates; must be supplied by the facility if needed
• Suicide prevention training and demographic attestations required for nurses using multi-state licenses (not applicable to RRTs)

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with strong NICU skills who are flexible to work night shifts and multiple care areas within a hospital setting.