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) for a 13-week travel assignment offering day and night shift options, requiring at least 2 years of recent RRT experience and a compact state license.

Details

• 13-week assignment with day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:00) or night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:00) options
• Works in Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics department
• Floating between units required
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend per CBA
• Patient ratios based on hospital acuity
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RRT license required (if applicable)
• Compact state license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current RRT experience within the last 3 years
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
• NICU and pediatrics experience preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management, airway management, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures preferred
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
• Perform medication delivery and administration including nebulizer treatments and MDIs
• Support neonatal and pediatric respiratory care including high-frequency ventilation and CPAP
• Care for patients with ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and tracheostomy needs
• May be required to float between sister facilities within the health system
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers will be considered