Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Tacoma, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy services in a Level IV NICU setting, supporting neonatal patients with diagnoses including prematurity, RDS, chronic lung disease, and surgical conditions. Hands-on experience with the full range of required NICU respiratory equipment: Oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box INO, ABG (GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – 12-Hour Days

Location

Tacoma, WA | NICU (Level IV)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Every other weekend rotation; additional shifts may be available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in a Level IV NICU setting, supporting neonatal patients with diagnoses including prematurity, RDS, chronic lung disease, and surgical conditions
• Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment including Oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box INO, ABG (GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC
• Document patient care and clinical data accurately using EPIC EMR (required)
• Participate in every other weekend rotation with the opportunity to work additional shifts as desired
• No on-call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level III or IV NICU
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• BLS certification required
• Washington State Respiratory Therapist license required — must be in hand or have documented proof of application submitted 6+ weeks prior
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• First-time travelers considered with 5 years of total respiratory therapy experience and at least 2 recent years in a Level III or IV NICU
• Hands-on experience with the full range of required NICU respiratory equipment: Oscillator, Bunnell Jet, Draeger, NOx Box INO, ABG (GEM), Bubble CPAP, and HHFNC

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a large, well-resourced facility featuring a 70-bed Level IV NICU within a 152-bed hospital
• No call requirements and a flexible weekend rotation with the option to pick up additional shifts