Travel Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,777 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level I Trauma experience and recent critical care background for a day shift position at a Magnet, teaching hospital in Washington State.

Details

• Works in a 500-bed Magnet, Level I Trauma teaching hospital serving adult and pediatric patients across BPICU, SICU, MICU, and NSICU settings
• Patient population includes adult trauma, burns, medically and neurologically complex cases, trach patients, spinal cord injuries, and complex sleep-disordered breathing
• Busy ED with ECLS transfers; pediatric patient volume is generally small but present
• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Block scheduling available
• No on-call requirement
• No floating required
• Charting via Epic (required; hard stop)

Requirements

• RRT credential required
• Active Washington State RT license required (no pending license accepted); license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including Level I Trauma experience
• Critical care experience within the last 12 months required
• At least 2 travel assignments beyond initial hospital experience
• Experience with adult ICU patients, trauma, and burns
• Proficiency in ventilator management, monitoring, O2 therapy, and care of complex adult patients
• BLS certification required
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• Teaching hospital and trauma hospital experience preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required; open to training

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates with no radius restriction
• Prior UW facility staff must be separated from the facility for at least 18 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO cannot be requested during orientation week; keep RTO to a minimum and no scheduling requests outside of approved RTO will be accommodated
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable; light blue scrubs are also provided on the unit
• Onsite parking is available at $15/day on weekdays and $4–$5 on evenings and weekends; offsite parking is available at $10/day with a 10-minute shuttle service (weekdays, 5 AM–10 PM only, approximately 1 mile from the facility)

American Traveler Job ID #P-709501. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.