Registered Respiratory Therapist
Richland, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of recent experience for a 13-week hospital assignment with day and night shift options.

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy / Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:00) or Night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:00) available
• Floating between units required
• Weekend work required every other weekend per CBA
• Patient ratios per hospital acuity
• No on-call required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years, with current experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Experience in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings required
• NICU and Pediatrics experience preferred
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDI, and nebulizers
• Experience administering respiratory medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Proficient in airway management including intubation/extubation assist and suctioning
• Experience drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
• Neonatal/pediatric equipment experience preferred, including high frequency ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP
• Compact state license required in hand at time of submission
• License required if applicable
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
• Perform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care/management
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports as needed
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• May be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within 50 miles
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must be outside a 50-mile radius
• Candidates may only apply to one Providence facility at a time
• First-time travelers will be considered