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: Not specified in the job notes; please have 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
- Other: Local residency restriction applies as noted; 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

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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