Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kent, WA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Kent, WA (98042)

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed in Kent, WA — 13-week hospital contract, 12-hr nights, Epic EMR. Apply now!

Join a dynamic hospital respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Kent, Washington. This opportunity places you in a modern 58-bed hospital providing critical respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Kent offers easy access to Seattle, scenic parks, and a strong community—perfect for respiratory therapists seeking Washington respiratory therapy jobs near the Seattle area.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Location: Kent, WA 98042 (Seattle area)
• Role: Hospital Respiratory Therapist / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit; ventilator management and acute care
• Duration: May 4, 2026 – August 1, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 7:00am)
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• On Call: No
• EMR: Epic
• Scrubs: Any color and style
• Floating: May float to Auburn Medical Center as needed

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist (2 years preferred)
• Experience across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
• Valid Washington state Respiratory Therapist license required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Proven skills in airway assessment/management, intubation/extubation, and ventilator management
• Competent in arterial blood gas assessment, blood gas draw/analysis, and respiratory equipment setup/disassembly
• Comfortable working independently (typically 1 RT per shift) and responding to emergencies (Rapid Response/Code Blue)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients with respiratory distress, airway compromise, and ventilator dependence
• Perform airway management procedures, intubation/extubation, and ventilator setup, monitoring, and adjustments
• Obtain and analyze blood gases; perform bedside respiratory assessments
• Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events as part of the emergency response team
• Collaborate with RNs, house supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams to triage and prioritize patient care
• Document patient assessments and treatments accurately in Epic EMR
• Float to Auburn Medical Center when required to support regional respiratory services

Why Apply

• Gain valuable travel respiratory therapy experience in a busy hospital setting
• Work with a collaborative clinical team caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Opportunity for career growth in hospital respiratory care and critical care RT roles

Ready to advance your respiratory therapy career with this Kent, WA travel assignment? Apply now to be considered for this hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter for more details about this Washington respiratory therapist job and next steps.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.