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Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Colville, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (1YR/1ST TIMERS OK)
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Floating: No floating between units; however, may float to another facility 30 minutes away if needed
On-Call: Not required
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
Block Schedules: Yes
Patient Ratios: 1:3

Facility Information

Critical Access Hospital (No Trauma)
Total Staffed Beds: 25
Teaching Hospital
Charting System: Epic
Parking: No fee

Certifications Required

ACLS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
BLS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
PALS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
NRP (AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society)
Other certifications as applicable per clinical track and unit requirements

Licensure

Must have current state license appropriate for Respiratory Therapist
State-specific license verifications and background checks required

Compliance & Background Requirements

Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
Immunizations and health documents required:
- TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
- COVID vaccine or declination
Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates

Scheduling & Work Environment

Floating may be required to a nearby facility (30 minutes away)
Every other weekend required
No on-call duties
Block scheduling in place
Patient ratio approximately 1:3

Additional Requirements

References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:
- Annual regulatory requirements
- Specialty-specific modules for Respiratory Therapy
- Facility-specific modules (including Basics of Trauma Informed Care)
Badge photo not required for this facility

Housing

Housing options available, including furnished rooms in shared homes (female only)
Housing cost approximately $1100-$1500/month

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience. The position requires weekend work every other weekend, block scheduling, and may require floating to a nearby facility. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, health, and background requirements, and complete mandatory training modules prior to starting. The facility is a small critical access hospital with 25 beds, using Epic for charting, and offers no-cost parking. Housing assistance is available.

Facility

Providence Mount Carmel Hospital

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Critical Access
25 beds

ADDRESS982 East Columbia AvenueColville, WA 99114

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About Colville, WA

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

Cost of Living

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

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows are around 50°F.
In winter, average highs are around 35°F, and average lows are around 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Colville, but options may be more limited compared to larger cities.
It's recommended to start the search early.

Transportation

Colville is more car-friendly, as public transportation options may be limited.
Having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Colville has a predominantly white population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Colville offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
There are also local restaurants, small art galleries, and community events that showcase music and sports.

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