Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU Experience Required

Location: Washington State

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Night shift: 3x12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)

Job Description: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will be responsible for providing respiratory care to neonates, infants, and adults in a Level IV NICU, adult floor, and ICU settings. Candidates must be experienced in high-acuity care and comfortable with advanced respiratory therapies. This position requires expertise in various respiratory modalities and equipment used in critically ill patients.

Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapies and assist with acute and chronic respiratory care.
• Perform procedures such as intubation, extubation, and bronchoscopy.
• Monitor and maintain ventilatory support for NICU patients.
• Conduct arterial blood gas analysis and interpret results.
• Provide emergency respiratory interventions as necessary.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a NICU setting.
• Must possess a current RRT certification and Washington State Respiratory license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced certifications (ACLS, NRP, PALS) preferred.
• Experience with ventilators, including Servo U and Hamilton C-1, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system required.

Why ARMStaffing?

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Client Details: City Seattle State WA Zip Code 98195