Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,842 per week
About the role
Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13‑week contract assignment in Richland, WA, starting 11/16/2026. The position involves providing quality patient care during the COVID‑19 crisis as part of the respiratory team, developing and ensuring the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Shifts are 3×12 rotating (36 hours per week). Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients and recommending a treatment plan
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
- Performing timely and accurate documentation
- Promoting continuous quality improvement
- Teaching and counseling patients and families
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- At least 2 years of work experience
- Current CPR or BCLS certification (BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred)
- Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families
- Phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety
- Compassionate and sensitive approach to patient care
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage (including medical coverage that bridges between assignments)
- 401(k) matching
- New licensing reimbursement
- Travel and licensing reimbursements
- Personalized housing support
- 24/7 recruiter and clinical support
- Job staffing in all 50 states
Pay
Competitive package; pay depends on location and experience. 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.
Schedule
36 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts, 3×12 rotating.
Assignment details
Contract/Temporary/Travel • 13 weeks • Start date: 11/16/2026 • Location: Richland, WA • Job ID: #a0xVt00000Y6bxQIAR