Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital | Walla Walla, WA

Join a collaborative respiratory care team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Walla Walla, Washington. This 13-week, on-site travel respiratory therapist assignment offers acute care and critical care experience in a Level III Trauma Center while supporting neonates, pediatrics, adults, and older adults.

Walla Walla is a welcoming community in southeastern Washington known for scenic vineyards, outdoor recreation, historic downtown, and a relaxed quality of life.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720–$1,850
• Location: Walla Walla, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Floating: May float between units based on department needs
• Orientation: 24 hours

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience
• Current Washington State respiratory care license in hand; compact license accepted when applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred
• Recent experience with Epic or a comparable electronic health record; Epic experience preferred
• Proficiency in adult critical care, emergency respiratory care, trauma, and ventilator management
• Experience with neonatal, pediatric, and infant populations preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients across the lifespan in acute care and critical care settings
• Manage mechanical ventilation, including ventilator setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and weaning
• Deliver and monitor BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, aerosol, oxygen, and pulmonary hygiene therapies
• Perform respiratory assessments and interpret arterial blood gases
• Support emergency department care, trauma response, rapid response events, cardioversions, conscious sedation, and cath lab procedures
• Assist with C-sections and high-risk or difficult deliveries as needed
• Provide tracheostomy care and management, airway suctioning, and airway placement support
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications and therapies, including nebulized and inhaled treatments
• Collect sputum specimens and blood gases while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, rehabilitation services, pharmacy, radiology, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float between units as assigned and maintain flexibility to meet changing patient-care needs

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Walla Walla, Washington, and join a skilled healthcare team serving a diverse patient population.

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.