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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Walla Walla, Washington
Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

$1,830-2,272/week
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Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

  • Walla Walla, Washington

Employment Type

  • Travel/Contract

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Facility Type

  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Total Staffed Beds: 104

Shift Details

  • Night shift
  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
  • Rotating weekends required
  • Block schedules required
  • Patient ratios vary by unit
  • No floating between units
  • No on-call required

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Washington
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner within the last year
  • Certifications:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
    • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Additional Requirements

  • Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS
  • Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
  • Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
  • WA State Patrol background search required within 90 days of start (updated every 2 years for certain facility types)
  • No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

Notes

  • Candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities within the region as per float policy
  • Charting system used: Epic
  • Parking is free
  • Scrub color: any color allowed on all units

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract position in Washington state.

Facility

Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

Providence Saint Mary Medical Center
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 76 beds
ADDRESS401 West Poplar StreetWalla Walla, WA 99362
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About Walla Walla, WA

As a Travel 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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