Travel Respiratory Therapist

Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tacoma, Washington.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Respiratory Therapist\n Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n Start Date: 10/05/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, nights\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs\n Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n Start Date: Oct 5, 2026\n Length: 13 weeks\n Openings: 1\n Description\n American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a night shift acute care position requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and mechanical ventilation skills.Details\n \n Acute care inpatient/ED setting\n Adult patient population\n Handles 5-6 ventilator treatments per day\n Uses EPIC EMR\n Equipment includes 840/980 ventilators, V60, and Vapotherm\n Night shift, 1800-0630\n Every other weekend required\n Possible holiday requirement\n No call or standby requirement\n No floating required\n Never the sole RT in-house during a shift\n Requirements\n \n Active RRT certification preferred; CRT will be considered\n BLS and ACLS certification required\n Minimum 2 years of experience required\n Critical care and mechanical ventilation experience required\n Skilled in drawing and analyzing ABGs from arterial lines and punctures\n Able to assist with intubations\n License required if applicable\n Copy of driver's license required for consideration\n Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility\n Additional Information\n \n Work alongside a lead therapist on each shift who also carries a caseload\n Hospitalist or intensivist coverage available in-house\n Department-specific orientation provided\n No special scrub color or dress code required\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-755989. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory TherapistAbout American Traveler\n \n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.\n \n \n