Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

13-week travel assignment in Aberdeen, WA starting 08/10/2026. 36 guaranteed hours per week with housing assistance available near the assignment site.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts (05:30–18:00), 3 days per week (3x12)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Pay

Weekly pay range: $1,876–$1,923

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and direct individualized respiratory care based on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients requiring respiratory support per physician orders
• Monitor patient responses, adjust therapies as indicated, and document findings in the medical record
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes; adhere to BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP protocols
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety; participate in ventilator management and other duty-specific tasks
• Manage approved time off (RTO) and ensure any approved leave is added to the end of the contract
• Demonstrate a team-oriented approach

Requirements

• Current Washington State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• OB experience strongly preferred
• One year of acute care experience preferred; new graduates may be considered
• Ability to meet physical requirements:
  • Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and from wheelchair to bed
  • Lift 5 pounds overhead
  • Lift/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Push a 150-pound loaded stretcher 300 feet
• Adequate auditory and visual capabilities to perform procedures and chart accurately
• Ability to work within a hospital setting and function within the Cardiopulmonary department

Benefits

• Housing assistance with options near the assignment (including budget lodging and furnished units)
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Onboarding, credentialing support, and ongoing clinical collaboration
• Assignment-specific guidance and dedicated support from the Healthforce team