Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) - Aberdeen, WA. Start date: 08/10/2026. Travel assignment lasting 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,876-$1,923 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour day shifts (3x12) from 05:30 to 18:00. This opportunity is in a hospital setting requiring travel to the area.

Key Highlights
- 13-week travel assignment with 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 12-hour day shifts, 05:30-18:00, 3 days per week
- Start date 08/10/2026; Aberdeen, WA area
- Housing assistance available near the assignment
- OB experience preferred; strong team-player collaboration
- Orientation with minimum supervision after onboarding

Responsibilities
- Provide, coordinate, and direct individualized respiratory care based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients requiring respiratory support per physician orders
- Monitor patient responses, adjust therapies as indicated, and document findings in the medical record
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes; adhere to BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP protocols
- Maintain equipment and ensure safety; participate in ventilator management and other duty-specific tasks as assigned
- Manage approved time off (RTO) and ensure any approved leave is added to the end of the contract; demonstrate a team-oriented approach

Requirements
- Current Washington State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- OB experience strongly preferred; one year of acute care experience preferred, but new graduates may be considered
- Ability to meet physical requirements: lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and from wheelchair to bed; lift 5 pounds overhead; lift/pull up to 50 pounds; push a 150-pound loaded stretcher 300 feet
- Adequate auditory and visual capabilities to perform procedures and chart accurately
- Ability to work within a hospital setting and function within the Cardiopulmonary department

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week for a 13-week assignment
- Housing assistance with options near the assignment (including budget lodging and furnished units)
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onboarding, credentialing support, and ongoing clinical collaboration
- Assignment-specific guidance and dedicated support from the Healthforce team

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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