Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Level III NICU | Richland, WA

Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in Richland, Washington, as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting Level III NICU, pediatric, and adult patients on a 13-week contract. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RRT with advanced ventilator competency and neonatal respiratory care expertise. Located in Washington’s scenic Tri-Cities region, Richland offers riverfront recreation, outdoor activities, dining, and cultural experiences.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU
• Location: Richland, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,950
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours
• Charting System: Epic electronic medical record
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including recent NICU experience
• Level III NICU respiratory care experience required
• Competency with nitric oxide, high-frequency jet ventilation, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Active Washington respiratory therapist license or compact license in hand at submission
• Experience with Epic or comparable electronic medical record systems
• Ability to float between units or nearby affiliated locations as needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent work experience

Travel RRT Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to neonates and patients across the lifespan in a hospital setting
• Manage and monitor conventional, pressure-volume, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, jet, and oscillatory ventilation
• Administer respiratory treatments, inhaled medications, pulmonary hygiene, and airway therapies
• Collect and interpret arterial and capillary blood gases
• Assist with intubations, high-risk deliveries, bronchoscopy, extubation, and neonatal transport activities
• Provide tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator troubleshooting
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, evidence-based patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Richland, WA, and join a skilled neonatal and pediatric respiratory care team.

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.