Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,380 per week

About the role

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help provide quality patient care during the COVID-19 crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, you will develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. This is a 13‑week contract assignment in Kennewick, WA, working 4×10‑hour day shifts (40 hours per week).

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

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Current CPR or BCLS certification
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families
• At least 2 years of work experience

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401(k) matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states
• Medical coverage that bridges between assignments
• Travel and licensing reimbursements
• Personalized housing support
• 24/7 recruiter and clinical support

Pay

Pay depends on location and experience; a very competitive package is offered. The pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule & Duration

• Shift: 4×10‑hour days
• 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Start date: 10/26/2026

Location: Kennewick, WA | Employment type: Travel / Contract / Temporary