Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) sought for a travel assignment in Olympia, Washington. Start date: 06/15/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,758–$1,847. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: hospital, short-term acute care. Local candidates are not eligible if residing within 50 miles of the facility. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $1,758–$1,847 per week Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12 Nights Start date: 06/15/2026 Setting: hospital, short‑term acute care with 325 beds Floating: May float across the facility to cover needs On-site requirements: On‑call not required; weekend coverage every other week Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy to patients across neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations Manage airway support, mechanical ventilation and weaning, ABG collection/interpretation Deliver airway clearance therapies, suctioning, and noninvasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP/HFNC) Monitor O2 saturation, End‑Tidal CO₂, and recognize/manage breathing patterns (including Cheyne‑Stokes and periodic breathing) Perform procedures such as tracheostomy care and aerosol therapies; assist with infant/child respiratory care as needed Document care in Epic; participate in interdisciplinary teams and rapid response activities Complete pre‑start competency modules (average ~16 hours) and maintain required certifications Requirements Licenses: Active Washington State respiratory care license required; pending license accepted Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS; CRT or RRT Experience: Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; first‑time travel clinicians accepted Education: Completed an approved respiratory therapy program Additional: Ability to work in a hospital short‑term acute care setting; may float to multiple units; weekend coverage every other week Vaccines: COVID‑19 vaccine not required References: 2 references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required Local residency restriction applies; on‑site orientation per department needs; RTO requests must be included with initial submittal Benefits and Support Dedicated support throughout the assignment with a travel‑focused onboarding process Credentialing and compliance assistance to support timely start Pre‑start competency modules to ensure readiness Access to recruiting and assignment support throughout the contract Reference verification and scheduling coordination as part of onboarding Information about additional opportunities and future assignments with the same team #J-18808-Ljbffr