Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $2,283 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Seattle, Washington. Job Details Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jun 1, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Responsibilities and Patient Care Hospital-based NICU unit with potential floating to other campuses within the state Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics Patient load of approximately 5 ventilators and 6–8 RVUs per shift Night shift schedule: 3x12‑hour shifts, 18:30–07:00 Weekend coverage is variable Floating to other facilities within the state is expected; refusal to float may result in assignment termination Pulmonary Function Test Lab experience preferred but not required Required ventilator experience: Draeger and Servo I Airway management responsibilities include intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy/suctioning, nasal and oral airway placement, and sputum specimen collection Medication administration includes Nitric Oxide (iNO), inhaled Flolan, racemic epinephrine, Albuterol, Atrovent, Mucomyst, Tobramycin, and other respiratory medications Nebulizer types include cold, heated, handheld, ultrasonic, T‑piece, and trach collar Ventilator management includes BiPAP, CPAP, high‑frequency oscillator, flow‑by, weaning, and troubleshooting high‑pressure alarms Epic EMR required Requirements Active RRT credential required Current WA state respiratory therapy license required if applicable Minimum 2 years of experience required; NICU experience is required Adult Critical Care, ED, PICU, and Peds setting experience required Experience with Draeger and Servo I ventilators required Epic EMR experience required Proficiency in ABG interpretation and basic EKG Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting SSN and DOB required for consideration Active professional license required at time of consideration Former permanent employees of any Providence‑affiliated facility must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Additional Information First‑time travelers are accepted for this position PICU experience requirement has been waived by the manager; NICU experience is the primary requirement Perform airway management, ventilator management, and respiratory medication administration for critically ill patients Scrubs: any color accepted Minimal RTO is preferred; significant time‑off requests may impact placement Any RTO or scheduling requests must be communicated prior to submission, as post‑offer requests may be denied Benefits American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in‑house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. American Traveler Job ID #P-704859. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler