Respiratory Therapist
Spokane, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a Washington state license in hand and at least 1-2 years of experience.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital that is a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital setting with 629 staffed beds
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Block scheduling required with every other weekend worked
• Floating between units required
• No on-call requirement
• Ratios depend on patient acuity
• Responsibilities include floor care, ER coverage, code response, and rapid response
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Washington state license required and must be in hand at time of submission
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDI, and nebulizers
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and oxygen therapy
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Trauma and Rapid Response experience preferred
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across multiple hospital units including ER and pediatric areas
• Participate in code response and rapid response teams as part of the care team
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Candidates should submit all time-off requests upfront during the application process
• Minimal RTO requests are recommended to avoid delays
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Any scrub color is acceptable for this role
• No parking fee at this facility
• First-time travelers considered for this position
• Former employees may return as travelers after a 3 month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50 mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius or meet local candidate criteria
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years are required