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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level 3 trauma center, requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of critical care experience.

Details

• Community hospital setting with 123 beds and Level 3 trauma designation
• Respiratory Therapy department serving MS, critical care, and emergency patients
• Primarily adult and geriatric population with occasional pediatric and infant cases
• Patient ratios determined by census and acuity using a points-based acuity tool
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 1800-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Floats to all departments within the facility based on assigned area, but does not float to other facilities
• Uses Epic EMR
• Utilizes Getinge Servo-u ventilators and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active RRT certification
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care experience required
• Experience with ventilators, BiPAPs, and HFNC required
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment and accessories required
• Nursery experience helpful but not required if NRP certified

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care support alongside RT manager and team lead
• One day of hospital orientation followed by 2-3 precepted shifts, with additional time available based on comfort level
• Holiday coverage expectations vary by unit
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Schedules released in 6-week cycles
• Scrubs must be a solid, matching color for top and bottom
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers considered if they have 2 years of experience and required skills
• Facility values candidates who are engaged and eager to integrate with the team
• One reference required for consideration, with a second reference from a supervisor or above required prior to start