Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,110/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start Date12/14/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,110/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This position provides respiratory care across pediatric and adult patient populations in a short-term acute care, Level III trauma setting. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, high-flow oxygen therapy, noninvasive ventilation, blood gas procedures, emergency response, and support during complex procedures.

Job Details

Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
- Respiratory Therapist Registered certification
- Washington state license in hand; compact license must be in hand at submission
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Experience with electronic charting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Community hospital experience
- Experience caring for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
- Experience with Draeger equipment
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information:
- Respiratory care is provided across neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Responsibilities may include ventilator management, tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, extubation, high-flow nasal cannula therapy, bilevel positive airway pressure and continuous positive airway pressure, pulmonary hygiene, and arterial blood gas interpretation.
- Additional clinical duties may include support during cesarean deliveries, difficult deliveries, conscious sedation, cardioversion, catheterization laboratory procedures, trauma care, and high-risk deliveries.
- Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.
- Availability is required for three of five designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
- Two professional references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years are required during the compliance process and before start.

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1352896. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

Employer

Cross Country Allied

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About

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.

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About Walla Walla, WA

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Walla Walla, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 55°F.
Average winter highs of 40°F and lows of 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the town's size.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the town is not heavily congested.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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