Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wenatchee, WA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,465/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist Wenatchee, WA. This position provides respiratory care through medication administration, therapeutic modalities, oxygen delivery, artificial airway care, and mechanical ventilator management. The role also includes monitoring respiratory equipment, troubleshooting ventilators, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Washington State license; registration, registry eligibility, or certification through the NBRC; graduation from an approved school of respiratory care; EPIC experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
- Additional Information:
- Safely administer prescribed respiratory medications while understanding their indications and contraindications.
- Provide therapeutic modalities including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, flutter valve therapy, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and high-flow oxygen therapy.
- Set up and monitor oxygen aerosol administration and maintain oxygen cylinders in appropriate carriers.
- Perform artificial airway care, including deep blind tracheal suctioning.
- Use respiratory measurement devices such as pulse oximeters, respirometers, manometers, cuff-pressure devices, and oxygen blenders.
- Set up, complete safety checks for, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators.
- Set up and administer continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
- Maintain accurate, legible clinical records and document care in patient charts.
- Assignment dates are 11/23/2026 through 02/21/2027.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Wenatchee, WA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Wenatchee, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wenatchee is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 23°F to 27°F.
- The area experiences abundant sunshine, especially in the summer months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wenatchee, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity as a travel nurse destination.
- Wenatchee is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding areas.
- Wenatchee has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area include allergies due to the abundance of apple orchards.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wenatchee.
- Wenatchee offers a variety of activities including a vibrant culinary scene with restaurants, bars, and local shops in the historic downtown area.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing at nearby Mission Ridge, and water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers.
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