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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs in Spokane, WA – 13-Week Night Contract

Take the next step in your respiratory therapy career with a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) contract job in Spokane, Washington. This on-site acute-care hospital assignment offers the opportunity to provide respiratory care across multiple acuity levels and age groups while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary care team. Spokane combines vibrant city amenities with abundant outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and the scenic Spokane River.

RRT Contract Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Location: Spokane, Washington; on-site acute-care hospital setting
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720–$1,850
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Scheduling: Block scheduling required; potential approval for 48-hour weeks
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Clinical Environment: Acute-care hospital with trauma, critical care, emergency, and pediatric services
• Documentation: Epic
• Additional Availability: Commitment to working three of five designated winter holidays may be required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience in an acute-care or hospital setting
• Current RRT credential
• Active Washington respiratory care license in hand at the time of submission; an eligible compact license may be accepted when applicable
• Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS are preferred or may be required based on assignment needs
• Experience with emergency department care, code response, rapid response, and trauma is strongly preferred
• Strong clinical skills in adult and pediatric respiratory care; pediatric and adolescent experience is preferred
• Proficiency with airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, aerosol therapies, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Ability to float between units and provide care based on patient acuity and operational needs
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience within the last three years

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory therapy across assigned hospital units
• Provide respiratory support for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations
• Respond to emergencies, rapid response events, and cardiopulmonary codes
• Administer prescribed aerosol and inhaled therapies, including bronchodilators and pulmonary hygiene treatments
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomy equipment, airway devices, and high-pressure alarms
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway placement, suctioning, and ventilator weaning as clinically appropriate
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and communicate significant findings to the care team
• Support emergency department, critical care, trauma, and floor-based respiratory care needs
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote excellent patient outcomes

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist contract opportunity in Spokane, Washington, and join a hospital team delivering high-quality respiratory care.

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.