Respiratory Therapist
Colville, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Neuro Diagnostics unit position requiring at least 1 year of experience and a Washington state license in hand at submission.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy and Neuro Diagnostics unit within a hospital setting
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• 13-week block assignment with variable day and night shift rotation
• Day shift hours 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and night shift hours 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No floating between units required within the facility, though floating between sister facilities may be expected
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required, including family maternity and OB experience
• Active Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Skilled in ventilator management, airway management, and medication delivery systems
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment and procedures preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway management and suctioning, medication administration, and patient transport
• May provide care for patients with respiratory distress, pneumonia, aspiration, and COVID-19
• Involves neonatal and pediatric respiratory procedures such as CPAP/BiPAP, intubation assistance, and high frequency ventilation
• Candidates must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All time off requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, as post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Former Providence facility permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• First-time travelers are considered for this position
• Candidates should not contact facility personnel directly; all communication should go through designated account or program managers