Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,914 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Tacoma, Washington. The position is full‑time travel (36 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts). TotalMed Allied is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency that places clinicians nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples per procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations that may require respiratory support.

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certification (PALS and NRP may be required in some areas).
• NBRC certification.
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (some listings note 2 years experience may be required).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, 13‑week duration.