Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT American Traveler - 4.0 Tacoma, WA Job Details Contract $2,246.08 a week 1 day ago Qualifications RRT NRP Certification NICU experience BLS Certification Critical & intensive care Pediatric critical & intensive care EMR/EHR Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines Neonatology Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license

RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jun 15, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a Level IV children's hospital, requiring at least 1 year of Level III or IV NICU experience and Epic proficiency on a 13-week night shift contract. Details Work in a 70-bed Level IV NICU at a 153-bed children's hospital Patient population includes premature infants and neonates with diagnoses such as RDS, chronic lung disease, and post-surgical conditions Equipment used includes oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box

INO, ABG

(GEM), Bubble CPAP, and

HHFNC EMR

Epic (required) 12-hour night shifts Every other weekend rotation required, with the option to work additional weekends No on-call requirements Requirements Current RRT credential Active WA state Respiratory Therapist license required — license must be in hand or have documented proof of application submitted 6+ weeks prior (license required if applicable) Current certifications: NRP and BLS Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level III or IV NICU Proficiency with oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box

INO, ABG

(GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC Epic experience required First-time travelers considered with a minimum of 5 years total RT experience and at least 2 recent years in a Level III or IV NICU Two supervisor-level references required prior to start; one reference may be submitted at time of consideration Additional Information Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill neonatal patients including those with prematurity, RDS, chronic lung disease, and surgical needs Interview process includes a clinical interview via SimpliFi followed by unit final approval Scrubs of any color are acceptable, except maroon or spice