Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Seattle, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy services across all inpatient and acute care areas, including PICU, NICU, and general pediatric units, floating as needed. Manage airways, ventilators (including BiPAP and CPAP), and oxygen therapy for a patient population spanning neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location

Seattle, WA | Acute Care (All Inpatient Areas)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Onsite | Weekends Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across all inpatient and acute care areas, including PICU, NICU, and general pediatric units, floating as needed
• Manage airways, ventilators (including BiPAP and CPAP), and oxygen therapy for a patient population spanning neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Administer medications, perform suctioning, pulmonary toileting, and nebulizer treatments
• Participate in holiday coverage rotations; the unit has a particular need for Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve coverage
• Maintain active Washington State RCP license and all required certifications (BLS, PALS, RRT, NBRC-RRT) throughout the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and NBRC-RRT certification required
• Active Washington State RCP license required for immediate start; candidates without an active WA license must be willing to apply upon offer (expect a 6–8 week lead time)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable respiratory therapy experience required
• PICU or NICU experience required; intensive care experience is essential for this role
• Proficiency in airway management, vent management, medication administration, oxygen therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in trauma (Level 1), emergency department, or teaching/community hospital settings
• Skills in high-frequency jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillation, EKGs, Code Response, and Rapid Response
• Previous experience in a children's hospital setting strongly preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic pediatric environment serving a diverse patient population across all inpatient care areas
• Orientation start dates available on Mondays with flexible start date options to accommodate licensing timelines