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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU Travel Contract in Tacoma, WA

Join our healthcare team as a NICU Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill newborns in a high-acuity Level IV NICU in Tacoma, Washington. This 13-week travel respiratory therapist opportunity is ideal for an experienced RRT who is confident managing complex neonatal respiratory conditions and advanced respiratory support. Tacoma offers a scenic South Sound setting with waterfront views, vibrant arts and culture, abundant parks, and convenient access to Seattle and Olympia.

NICU Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: Level IV NICU within a 152-bed hospital; 70-bed NICU
• Contract Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Every-other-weekend rotation; additional shifts may be available
• Call: No call requirement
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,240–$2,400
• Charting System: EPIC

NICU Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a Level III or Level IV NICU
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid Washington state respiratory care license, either in hand or with proof of application submitted at least 6 weeks before the start date
• EPIC clinical documentation experience
• Demonstrated competency with oscillator ventilation, Bunnell Jet ventilation, Draeger equipment, NOx Box/iNO, GEM blood gas analysis, Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC
• First-time travelers may be considered with 5 years of total respiratory therapy experience, including 2 recent years in a Level III or Level IV NICU

Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide specialized respiratory care to premature infants, neonates with respiratory distress syndrome, patients with chronic lung disease, and neonatal surgical patients
• Assess respiratory status and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans
• Manage conventional and advanced neonatal respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation, oscillator therapy, jet ventilation, CPAP, HHFNC, and inhaled nitric oxide
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gas sampling and GEM analyzer results
• Respond to changes in patient condition and collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Support neonatal resuscitation and provide evidence-based respiratory care in a Level IV NICU environment

Apply now for this exceptional NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Tacoma, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.