Registered Respiratory Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Respiratory Therapist – Walla Walla, WA 99362
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend required. Floating between units required. 48-hour shifts approved. 13-week assignment (91 days).
Highlights:
- Short-term acute care facility with Level III Trauma Center designation and 104 staffed beds
- Comprehensive respiratory services including ventilator management, high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and neonatal/pediatric care
- Interdisciplinary support including rapid response teams, pharmacy, radiology, and lift teams
- Epic charting system with 24-hour orientation provided
- Diverse patient population across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
- Opportunity to work with approximately 60 patient visits per day in a fully staffed department
Requirements:
- Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with adult critical care, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and airway management
- Preferred experience with neonatal, infant, and pediatric populations
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?
This travel respiratory therapist position offers the opportunity to work in a well-supported acute care environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll gain experience across diverse patient populations and clinical scenarios, from routine respiratory care to critical interventions including trauma response, difficult deliveries, and conscious sedations. Competitive compensation package with overtime available after 40 hours per week, and the flexibility to work in a collaborative team of experienced respiratory therapists.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Walla Walla, WA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Walla Walla, WA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 55°F.
- Average winter highs of 40°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the town's size.
- Car friendliness is high, as the town is not heavily congested.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The town has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of White residents.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population in the 25-44 age group.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- The town offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants and wineries.
- It also has a growing arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as trail running and cycling are popular due to the picturesque surroundings.
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