Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Spokane, Washington, United States

Position ID: P-756431

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-19

$2,090.50/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 1-2 years of experience and an active Washington state license.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• 13 week assignment length with block scheduling required
• Patient ratio of 1:11
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Floating between units required
• No on-call requirements
• Special duties include floor care, ER coverage, code response, and rapid response
• Epic charting system used

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS required, ACLS and PALS preferred
• Washington state license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDI, and nebulizers
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation preferred
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and oxygen therapy
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Experience with trauma and rapid response situations preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across multiple units including floor care, ER, and rapid response teams
• Participate in code response as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• May be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Any scrub color accepted for RRT staff
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Returning staff who previously worked at the facility may return after a 3 month waiting period
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50 mile radius
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this position