Inpatient Respiratory Therapist
Silverdale, WA
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Silverdale, WA where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current Washington state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• One year experience as an RRT. Candidates with CRT will be considered; either RRT or CRT acceptable.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Experience with EPIC charting system preferred.
• Demonstrated ventilator management skills and experience with BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow devices. Experience with PB 980, Philips V60, or Respironics Lumis is preferred.
• NICU and strong Level 2 nursery experience required. Must be competent with bubble CPAP care for infants ~32 weeks and up.
• Labor & Delivery experience required. Ability to assist with intubation procedures; independent intubation not required.
• Experience performing arterial blood gas draws, nebulizer treatments, ventilator setup, BiPAP setup, and supporting conscious sedation and cardioversion standby.
• Ability to work nights and meet weekend and one holiday staffing requirements.
• Department orientation required; completion of facility-specific orientation hours expected.
• Must meet any facility background and screening requirements for Washington state employment.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Primary specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Shift: Nights, 3x12s.
• Shift hours: 1900-07:30.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week.
• Start date: 04/13/2026. Assignment duration: 13 weeks.
• Orientation: 12 hours departmental orientation.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Team staffing: 4+ RTs on night shift; lead therapist available each shift.
• Patient population: Mostly adults with some pediatrics through the ED; inpatient setting.
• Equipment commonly used: PB 980, Philips V60, Respironics Lumis.
• Floating: No floating requirements noted.

Location Highlights.

Silverdale offers access to both Kitsap Peninsula waterfronts and regional parks within short drives. Poulsbo’s waterfront and historic downtown are about 12 miles northeast, while scenic Dyes Inlet and Liberty Bay provide boating and waterfront dining within a 20-minute drive. The Kitsap Peninsula places Silverdale roughly 90 minutes ferry or drive from downtown Seattle, providing urban cultural venues and a major airport within a reasonable commute. Outdoor recreation options include hiking at nearby Olympic National Park (approximately 45–60 miles to park boundaries) and biking along the Clear Creek Trail and local waterfront trails, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle with coastal access. Transit options include regional bus service connecting to ferry terminals and park-and-ride locations, enabling commuter and leisure travel across Puget Sound.

Additional Information

Orientation and interview process: The unit manager will conduct a phone interview as part of profile review. Hospital staffing policy allows limited shift cancellations during the assignment term. Washington state taxes may be subject to a state deduction; consult recruiter for details. Please acknowledge your responsiveness for next steps.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. Diversity and inclusion are expected in the workplace.