Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Kennewick, Washington, United States

Position ID: P-745554

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-12-07T00:00:00.000Z

$2,346.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of adult critical care/ICU and NICU experience.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy department at a 121-bed teaching hospital
• Level 3 trauma center with Level I Cardiac Center and Level II Stroke designation
• Patient population includes geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Variable patient ratios
• Uses PB980, LTV1000 MRI, Phillips V60, Trilogy EVO 300, F&P AIRVO, traditional HFNC, F&P OptiFlow Neonatal HFNC, and bubble CPAP equipment
• McKesson EHR system
• Day shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required

Requirements

• AAS or BAS in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, 5+ years preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Required skills/experience in Adult Critical Care/ICU, ER, and NICU/Special Care Nursery Level 2
• WA State Respiratory Therapist license and NBRC credential required if applicable
• Candidates must live 60+ miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Must not be employed elsewhere full-time
• Scrubs required in any color
• Local candidates accepted

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12