Respiratory Therapist
Kennewick, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,507/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapy
Job Overview
- Travel assignment in Kennewick, Washington
- 13-week contract
- Day shift
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Weekend hours required
- No call required
- 1 opening
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
- Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
- Associate degree in Respiratory
- Experience working with Neonate patients
- Experience working with Adult patients
Clinical Expectations
- Care for all ages, including responding to codes from neonate through adult
- Preferred experience in ICU and NICU
Unit Details
- ICU, MedSurg, NICU, and ER areas
- Trauma Level II
- Patient population: all ages
Additional Information
- Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered travel
- New employee orientation dates are listed for 2026
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Kennewick, WA
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Kennewick, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kennewick, WA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for money.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 41°F, and average lows are around 27°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Kennewick, WA, offering convenience for travel nurses.
- Kennewick is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Kennewick has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Kennewick offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines, as well as opportunities to explore art and music.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing, while sports fans can attend local events and games.
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