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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 RRT certification and combined adult critical care/NICU experience.
Details
Level IV NICU setting within a teaching hospital, with willingness to float to Adult floor and ICU units
Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
Weekend work as needed by the unit
Floating within the hospital required, no floating to sister hospitals
No on-call requirement
Uses EPIC charting system
Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
BLS, NRP required; ACLS and PALS preferred
Washington State Respiratory license required if applicable
Minimum 2 years of experience in critical care setting, which may combine Adult critical care and NICU (Level 3/4), or be NICU experience alone
Adult-only RRT experience does not meet requirement
Teaching hospital experience required
LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred
EPIC charting experience preferred
Experience with Level IV NICU work history required
Experience with ECMO and high frequency jet ventilator preferred
Experience with Servo U ventilator
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care across Adult critical care, Emergency Department, and NICU settings
Manage neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, ECMO, high frequency jet ventilator, IMV/SIMV, oscillating ventilator, and pressure/volume ventilators
Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transports
Perform intubation assist, extubation, and airway management including suctioning and nasal/oral airway placement
Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
Care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy needs, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
Perform chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted at same rate, no radius restriction
Prior UW staff must have 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
RTO limited to 1 week maximum, with no RTO accommodated during first 2 weeks of assignment
COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
Scrubs may be any color
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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