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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 2, 2026 Length: 18 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with Level IV NICU experience for a night shift position at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital. Details Work within a Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit, including Level IV NICU, adult floor, and ICU settings Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30 Weekend shifts required as needed by the unit Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals EPIC charting system used Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred Washington State Respiratory license required (license required if applicable) Minimum 2 years of experience required, which can be Adult critical care and NICU combined, or NICU (Level 3/4) alone NICU Level IV work history required Teaching hospital experience required LTAC and Trauma Level I experience preferred Epic charting experience preferred Proficient in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, and high frequency oscillator Experience with ECMO preferred Skilled in airway management including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP, oscillating ventilators, and high frequency jet ventilators Experience assisting in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports Proficient in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation Experience with Servo U ventilator Additional Information Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings Manage medication delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures Magnet-designated teaching hospital with Level I trauma center status Scrubs of any color permitted; scrubs provided for OR personnel COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions First-time travelers accepted Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate Prior staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a traveler RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week, with restrictions during the first 2 weeks of assignment