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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of experience and an active Washington state RRT license in hand.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital with Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designation
• Teaching hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:11
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Block scheduling required
• Floating between units required
• On-call not required
• Uses Epic charting system
• 48-hour work weeks approved

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Active Washington state license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care/management
• Experience with medication delivery systems and various respiratory medications
• Experience interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Emergency Department and Pediatric work setting experience preferred
• Experience with trauma and rapid response preferred
• 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services including medication delivery, airway management, and ventilator management
• Work as part of a respiratory care team in a trauma center environment
• May float between sister facilities within the system
• Any scrub color accepted for this position
• No parking fees at this facility
• First-time travelers considered for this position
• Candidates must commit to working 3 of 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
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel employee
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at this facility or health system