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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Pediatric Critical Care | Seattle, WA

Join a collaborative pediatric respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Seattle, Washington. This travel respiratory therapist contract supports neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across NICU, PICU, intensive care, and acute inpatient settings. Use advanced respiratory support and critical-care skills while caring for a diverse pediatric population in the 98105 area. Seattle offers easy access to waterfront parks, vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and the region’s renowned outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU, PICU, and pediatric critical care
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapist contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770–$1,900
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98105
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: March 22, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 21 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Call: Not required; additional pickup opportunities may be available
• Floating: Required across inpatient and acute-care areas
• Time-Off Guidelines: Up to three shifts of requested time off may be approved. Requested time off must be submitted with the initial application and is not permitted during the first two weeks.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of applicable respiratory therapy experience
• At least 2 years of Level III or Level IV NICU experience required; substantial PICU experience may be considered based on the length and scope of prior experience
• Recent pediatric intensive-care experience; this role is not limited to adult ICU experience
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and NBRC-RRT certification
• Current Washington State respiratory care practitioner license; candidates without an active Washington license must be prepared to apply promptly
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred or required based on the assigned clinical area
• Strong competency with airway management, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, nebulizer treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Children’s hospital, trauma, emergency department, code response, rapid response, high-frequency ventilation, and advanced pediatric respiratory support experience preferred

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for critically ill and acute-care pediatric patients throughout inpatient units
• Assess respiratory status and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including conventional ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, high-frequency jet ventilation, and high-frequency oscillation when indicated
• Perform airway management, extubation support, tracheostomy care, airway placement, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, and ventilator troubleshooting
• Administer and monitor aerosolized and inhaled medications, oxygen therapies, nitric oxide, and other prescribed respiratory treatments
• Respond to emergencies, code events, rapid responses, and other changes in patient condition
• Support respiratory care needs in NICU, PICU, emergency, and other acute inpatient areas as assigned
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, education, quality initiatives, and safe transitions of care

Apply now for this pediatric critical-care travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Seattle, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.