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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT
American Traveler
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Nights
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
$2,827.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU offering 12-hour night shifts, requiring 2+ years of Level III-IV NICU experience.
Details
Level IV NICU within a 152-bed children's hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery
70 NICU beds with a typical census of around 50 patients
Private NICU rooms with overflow to Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
Patient population includes prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS
Preferred experience with surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy)
Uses Epic EMR
12-hour night shifts, either or
36 hours per week
Weekend rotation every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends
Possible floating to ER to act as a sitter, though rare
No on-call requirements
Block scheduling may be possible but is not guaranteed
Requirements
BLS and NRP certifications required
WA state license required if applicable
Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience
Skilled in respiratory support for ventilators (required)
Experience with trachs highly preferred but not required
Proficiency in g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, and care planning
Experience with discharge planning to home
Travel experience strongly preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care and support for critically ill neonatal patients in a high-acuity NICU setting
Collaborate with a NICU care team supporting high-risk deliveries and complex patient needs
Any scrub color permitted
Candidates should demonstrate a positive, friendly attitude and strong teamwork skills
Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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