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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Respiratory Therapist Job in Edmonds, WA

Join a hospital respiratory therapy team in Edmonds, Washington, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel assignment. Provide essential respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency care, and a Level II NICU while enjoying a consistent night schedule with no required call in a scenic Puget Sound community near Seattle.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720–$1,850
• Location: Edmonds, Washington, a welcoming waterfront community known for Puget Sound views, parks, local dining, and convenient access to the greater Seattle area
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Call: No call required
• Additional Scheduling: Weekend coverage is required; overtime shifts may be available
• Patient Care Environment: Hospital-based respiratory therapy with adult critical care, emergency department, and Level II NICU exposure

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Community hospital experience required
• Appropriate Washington State licensure; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• Epic charting experience preferred
• NICU experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to work the assigned night schedule and required weekend coverage
• Availability to work 3 of 5 designated holidays during the assignment, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients in adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures and support airway management
• Perform oral and nasal suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and nasal or oral airway placement
• Provide tracheostomy care and management
• Manage respiratory support using bag-mask ventilation, endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy collars, T-piece systems, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Troubleshoot high-pressure alarms and assist with weaning patients from mechanical ventilation
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, timely respiratory care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Edmonds, Washington, and join a hospital respiratory care team near Seattle.

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.