Registered Respiratory Therapist
Spokane, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift role at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring an active Washington state license in hand and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital with Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma designation, also serving as a teaching hospital
• RRT unit covering floor care, ER, code response, and rapid response duties
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Block scheduling required with every other weekend worked
• Floating between units required
• Epic EMR used for charting
• No on-call requirement
• Patient ratios depend on acuity

Requirements

• Active Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Proficient in ABG interpretation and oxygen therapy
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Skilled in trauma and rapid response situations

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services including medication delivery, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
• Support code response and rapid response teams as needed
• Any scrub color accepted for RRT staff
• No parking fee at facility
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, as post-offer changes may not be accommodated
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50 mile radius
• Returning former employees may reapply 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 may be considered for this position