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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience and strong Level 2 nursery competency for a 13-week night shift contract at an acute care hospital in Washington state.
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Acute care inpatient setting covering respiratory therapy services across the hospital
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Primarily adult patient population, with some pediatric patients through the ED
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Must be comfortable managing NICU patients, including bubble CPAP for infants 32 weeks and up (Level 2 nursery)
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Approximately 25 treatments per day
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Ventilator equipment includes PB 980, Philips V60, and Respironics Lumis
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
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Weekend rotation required
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One holiday shift required
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No call or floating requirements
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4+ RTs on staff during night shifts; a lead therapist is present every shift
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Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
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NICU experience required, with demonstrated competency in bubble CPAP and care of infants 32 weeks gestation and up
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Either RRT or CRT certification accepted
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Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
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Active Washington state RT license required (license required if applicable); pending licenses will not be accepted
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Epic EMR experience required
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Ability to assist with intubation
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Copy of driver's license required for consideration
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2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Responsibilities include drawing ABGs, bipap and ventilator setup, nebulizer treatments, and conscious sedation and cardioversion standby; RTs do not perform EKGs
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Assist with intubation as needed; independent intubation is not required
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Intensivist and hospitalist coverage available 24/7 in-house
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Department-specific orientation provided
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Unit manager phone interview required as part of the selection process
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Personal scrubs in any color are acceptable
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
