Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

RRT Travel Job — 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist assignment in Walla Walla, WA (99362). Must hold RRT and Washington respiratory therapist license; ACLS/BLS/PALS required. Join a Level III Trauma Center delivering critical respiratory care across all age groups.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Role: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – hospital / short term acute care
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,720 – $1,850
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:00), block scheduling
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center (Walla Walla hospital)
• Weekend Coverage: Yes, rotating weekends
• On-Site Parking: Free
• Charting / EMR: Epic (experience with Epic preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist license (or Compact Allied license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year recent RRT experience in a hospital, acute care, or trauma center setting (critical care experience preferred)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS required; NRP preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, and advanced airway management
• Comfort caring for a wide range of patient ages: neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Ability to work rotating weekends and block schedules; willing to float within facility as needed
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management, weaning protocols, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, and airway support
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation to guide clinical interventions
• Support high-risk deliveries, C-sections, neonatal resuscitation, and difficult airway scenarios
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced respiratory equipment (e.g., Draeger ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula)
• Participate in trauma response, rapid response teams, cardioversions, conscious sedation, and cath lab support as indicated
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, physicians, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and critical care teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and adhere to hospital policies and respiratory therapy protocols

Why Join This Travel Respiratory Therapist Job in Walla Walla, WA

• Work at a Level III Trauma Center with diverse clinical exposure and strong interdisciplinary support
• Competitive weekly pay and block scheduling for work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain or expand critical care, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory experience
• Enjoy Walla Walla’s vibrant downtown, award-winning wineries, and scenic outdoor recreation while on assignment

Ready to advance your career as a travel respiratory therapist in Washington? Apply now to join our healthcare team in Walla Walla and make an immediate impact on patient care. Apply today to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Walla Walla, WA.

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