Respiratory Therapist NICU/Adult ICU
Richland, Washington
Kadlec Regional Medical Center

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

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

Job Description

• Position floats between units internally; flexibility required.
• Weekends required every other weekend per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• No on-call required.
• Variable patient ratios depending on campus census.
• Minimum Level 2 NICU and Adult ICU experience required.
• 2 years of specialty experience preferred; 1st timers are also considered.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT) with NICU focus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics).
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification from AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society.
• State Professional License (Respiratory Therapist license valid in Washington).
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Education verification required.
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required annually (onsite or valid record).

Scheduling & Work Details

• Floating between departments within the facility is expected.
• Weekends every other weekend required.
• No block schedules or on-call duties.

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Respiratory Therapy and NICU
  • Facility-specific modules as assigned
• Badge photo required for facility access.

Notes

• Must have flexibility to float between NICU and Adult ICU units.
• No 48-hour approval for overtime.
• Candidate must be able to work in Washington state and comply with all state-specific background and licensing requirements.

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with NICU and Adult ICU experience looking for a travel contract in Washington with a reputable healthcare system.