Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,436 per week

Job Description & Requirements American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tacoma, Washington. Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: May 18, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a pediatric respiratory therapy position at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of PICU experience and Epic proficiency on a 12-hour night shift schedule. Details Pediatric respiratory therapy unit at a 153-bed Level II Pediatric Trauma Center children's hospital Pediatric patient population, including a moderate-sized Cystic Fibrosis and chronic Trach/Vent population Respiratory care involves use of critical care ventilators, NIV (CPAP/BiPAP/HHFNC), specialized gases (Nitric Oxide and Heliox), and ABG (GEM) Facility has an active ECMO program and utilizes care pathways and protocols Epic EMR required 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation, with opportunity to work additional weekends if desired No on-call requirement Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required Current BLS and PALS certifications required Washington State RT license required — must be in hand or have proof of application submitted 6+ weeks prior (license required if applicable) Minimum 1 year of PICU experience within the last 5 years Proficiency in critical care ventilator management and NIV (CPAP/BiPAP/HHFNC) Experience with respiratory disease management of the pediatric population, including medication delivery and respiratory therapeutic interventions Experience with ABG analysis using GEM analyzer Epic EMR experience required Prior travel assignment experience required — first-time travelers will not be considered Additional Information Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services to pediatric patients, including those with complex chronic conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis and chronic Trach/Vent dependencies Apply facility care pathways and protocols as part of a structured clinical environment Two professional references from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or equivalent) are required prior to start — one reference may be submitted for initial consideration Scrubs of any color are acceptable, except maroon or spice tones American Traveler Job ID #P-698881. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler