Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,204 per week

Travel assignment in Spokane, WA at a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center (teaching hospital). Start date: November 16, 2026; duration: 13 weeks; 36 hours per week on night shift (3×12‑hour shifts, 19:00–07:00). Employment type: Travel.

Schedule

• Night shift, 3×12‑hour shifts (19:00–07:00), 36 hrs/wk
• Every other weekend required
• Block schedule required
• Floating between units required
• Patient ratios depend on acuity
• No on‑call required
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process

Requirements

• Active RRT certification
• Washington state license in hand at submission (required)
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required for consideration

Skills & Qualifications

• Skilled in medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDI, and nebulizers
• Experience administering a range of respiratory medications (e.g., Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent)
• Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management skills including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Proficient in interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and oxygen therapy
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Experience with trauma and Rapid Response situations preferred
• Charting via Epic

Additional Details

• Provide respiratory care across multiple units including ER and pediatric populations
• Respond to codes and rapid response calls as part of care team
• Handles floor care, ER, code response, and Rapid Response duties
• Any scrub color accepted for RRT role
• No parking fee at facility
• First‑time travelers considered for this role with WA license in hand
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities in the area

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians

Pay

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

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