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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of NICU or combined adult critical care and NICU experience.
Details
Level IV NICU setting within a teaching hospital, with willingness to also work Adult floor and ICU units
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
Weekend shifts required as needed by the unit
Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
No on-call requirement
EPIC charting system used
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience, which may be Adult critical care and NICU combined, or NICU (Level 3/4) experience alone; Adult critical care experience alone does not meet requirement
Teaching hospital experience required
LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
BLS and NRP certifications required
ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
Washington State Respiratory license required; license required if applicable
EPIC charting experience preferred
Experience with NICU Level III or IV patient population
Familiarity with Servo U ventilator preferred
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care across Adult floor, ICU, and Level IV NICU settings as needed
Perform neonatal/pediatric procedures including high-frequency jet and oscillating ventilation, bubble CPAP, nasal CPAP/BIPAP, and assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
Manage airway care including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Administer a range of medications and perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures
Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of assignment
Prior UW staff must have 18 months separation before returning as a traveler
COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
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