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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 25 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Short term acute care hospital with Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designation, also serving as a teaching hospital
• Respiratory and Neuro Diagnostics unit providing floor care, ER, code response, and rapid response coverage
• Patient ratios depend on acuity
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Block schedule required
• Floating between units required
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Washington state license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skilled in medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDIs, and nebulizers
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation preferred
• Proficient in airway management including intubation/extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in ABG interpretation and oxygen therapy
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Experience with trauma and rapid response situations preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Respond to code and rapid response calls as part of unit duties
• Provide respiratory care across the hospital including trauma and emergency scenarios
• May be required to float between sister facilities within the health system
• First-time travelers considered for this position
• Candidates may only be submitted to one Providence facility at a time
• Former Providence permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel candidate
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, with limited flexibility after offer
• Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) required
• Scrub color is unrestricted for RRT staff
• No parking fees at this facility