Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $2,901 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level I trauma experience and critical care expertise within the last 12 months for a night shift travel assignment at a Magnet, teaching, Level I trauma hospital in Washington State.

Details

• Works across BPICU, SICU, MICU, and NSICU units serving patients of all ages, though the pediatric population is generally small
• High-acuity adult patient population including trauma, burns, neurologically complex cases, tracheostomy patients, spinal cord injuries, and complex sleep-disordered breathing
• Facility has a busy ED and receives ECLS transfers
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Block scheduling available
• On-call not required
• Floating within scope not required
• Epic EMR — experience preferred but not required; must be willing to use Epic as a hard requirement of the facility
• Any solid color scrubs accepted; light blue scrubs also provided on the unit

Requirements

• Active WA state Respiratory Therapist license required (pending license not accepted); license required if applicable
• RRT credential required
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including Level I trauma experience
• Critical care experience within the last 12 months required
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required; must be open to pediatric training
• Teaching and trauma hospital experience preferred
• Required skills: ventilator management, monitoring, O2 therapy, and adult ICU and trauma patient care
• Required certifications: BLS
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• At least 2 prior travel experiences beyond initial hospital preferred
• 2 references required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates with no radius restriction
• RTO cannot be requested during orientation week and should be kept to a minimum
• Former UW facility staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 18 months before returning as a traveler
• Onsite parking available at $15/day weekdays, $4/day weekends, $5 evenings, and $4 nights
• Offsite parking available at $10/day, approximately 1 mile from the facility with a 10-minute shuttle running Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–10:00 PM (not available nights, weekends, or holidays)

American Traveler Job ID #P-709502. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.