RRT - Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Colville, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a critical access hospital, requiring at least 1 year of experience and Washington state licensure in hand at time of submission.

Details

• Critical access hospital setting with no trauma designation and 25 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital environment
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Block schedule required
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• No floating between units required
• No on-call required
• Uses Epic charting system
• Any scrub color permitted

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required, with family maternity and OB experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Washington state license required if applicable, must be in hand at time of submission (compact license accepted)
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience in adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Skilled in medication delivery systems including aerosol setup, MDI, and nebulizer treatments
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as CPAP, intubation assist, and ventilator management
• Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience with airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• First-time travelers considered

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and neonatal/pediatric populations
• Administer a range of respiratory medications and manage ventilator support including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and high frequency ventilation
• Perform pulmonary function testing and related diagnostic procedures as needed
• Manage patients with conditions such as pneumonia, COVID, aspiration, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Participate in patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport as needed
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the offer process; minimal RTO preferred
• Two supervisory references required, covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former Providence permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at Providence facilities, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles
• May be required to float between sister facilities within the same health system