Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Bellingham, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a variable shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, with experience in acute care and Epic required.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting with 248 staffed beds, designated as a Level II Trauma Center
• Works across multiple units including the ER, ICU, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, and Medical Floors
• Common patient cases include COPD, shortness of breath (SOB), sepsis, and asthma
• Equipment used includes Draeger, V60, Vapotherm, and Hamilton T-1 ventilators
• Charting is done in Epic; 1 year of Epic experience required
• Variable shift schedule — predominantly nights (6:30 PM–6:30 AM) with occasional day shifts (6:30 AM–6:30 PM) based on unit need
• Day shift coverage is typically scheduled after a stretch of days off, followed by approximately 1–2 weeks on days before transitioning back to nights
• 3x12-hour shifts per week
• No on-call requirement
• No formal float requirement, though clinicians work across ER, ICU, Labor and Delivery, Peds, and Medical Floors as needed
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required prior to start
• Active Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner (WA RCP) license required prior to start; license required if applicable
• Active certifications required: ACLS and PALS
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required; 2 years preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Epic experience required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RT experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a pulmonary function lab preferred
• Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics preferred
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
• All certifications must be active at time of consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous PeaceHealth employees (travel or permanent) must disclose which facility they worked at and when
• Scrubs may be any color or pattern; scrubs are provided in the OR
• Free parking is available on site
• Orientation sessions are held on Tuesdays
• Washington caregivers employed as of 6/29/2014 who are licensed RCPs but not registry-eligible due to the educational requirement may be grandfathered for the RRT requirement
• COVID-19 vaccination status will be asked about during the consideration process