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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
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 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 Magnet teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of NICU and/or adult critical care experience.
Details
Level IV NICU unit within a Magnet, teaching hospital setting
Willing to float to Adult floor, Adult ICU, and Level IV NICU as needed
Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
Weekend shifts required as needed by the unit
Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
No on-call requirements
Uses EPIC charting system
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 requirements
Teaching hospital experience required
LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred
Required certifications: RRT, BLS, NRP; ACLS and PALS preferred
Washington State Respiratory license required if applicable
EPIC charting experience preferred
Experience with NICU Level IV equipment including ECMO, high frequency jet/oscillating ventilators, Bubble CPAP, and Servo U preferred
Skilled in ventilator management, airway management, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care patients
Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal inter-departmental transports
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted at the same rate
Maximum RTO of 1 week; RTO 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
Scrubs may be any color; scrubs provided for OR personnel
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.
Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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