Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $2,436 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a 153-bed children's hospital with a Level IV NICU, requiring at least 1 year of Level III or IV NICU experience and Epic proficiency.

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
• Epic EMR required
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend rotation, with the option to work additional weekends
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Current certifications: NRP, BLS, and RRT
• WA state license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level III or IV NICU
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Experience with oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box INO, ABG (GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered with a minimum of 5 years total experience, including at least 2 recent years in a Level III or IV NICU
• One reference required for initial consideration; a second supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) will be required prior to start
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable, except maroon or spice

American Traveler Job ID #P-707976. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

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