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: 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 at least 1-2 years of experience and a Washington RRT license in hand.

Details

• Short term acute care, Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:00
• Patient ratio of 1:11
• Every other weekend required
• Block scheduling required
• Floating between units required
• No on-call required
• Epic EMR used
• Special duties include floor care, ER coverage, code response, and rapid response

Requirements

• Current RRT certification
• Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with airway management including intubation/extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication delivery systems and administration including aerosol setups and nebulizers
• Experience interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care including trauma response and rapid response support
• May float between sister facilities within the state as needed
• Scrub color for RRT: any color
• No parking fees at this facility
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, but not within 50 miles of this facility
• Candidates may only submit to one Providence Health System facility at a time
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront; minimal flexibility for additional time off requests after submission