Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Spokane, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Facility Overview

• Short Term Acute Care hospital
• Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• 629 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Electronic charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Job Details

• Position floats between units
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Block schedules required
• On-call not required
• Patient ratios depend on acuity
• Responsibilities include floor care, ER, code response, and rapid response

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Other certifications as applicable per clinical track and unit requirements

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required
• WA State Patrol Search within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required annually for travel candidates
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Training and Competency

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty/unit
• Epic training modules completion required within a week of orientation
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgement required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• No on-call duties required
• 48-hour shifts approved

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work across multiple units in a high-acuity, trauma center setting. Candidates must be prepared for weekend rotations and have all required licenses, certifications, and compliance documents current and ready prior to start.