Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,101 per week

American Traveler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Substantial housing stipends

24/7 support and in‑house clinicians

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist in Seattle, Washington for a travel assignment. This role requires at least 1 year of recent experience in a long-term acute care setting, with a preference for 2 years.

The ideal candidate must possess active WA RT licensure and current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications. The contract is for 13 weeks, consisting of 36 hours per week on night shifts.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day one of the assignment, along with a generous 401(k) match and housing stipends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapy experience, 2 years preferred.
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date.
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and maintain airways.
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Deliver timely diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway maintenance

Pulmonary function studies

Cardiac and pulmonary stress tests

Education

NBRC RRT or CRT certification

Active WA RT license

Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Seattle, Washington.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 13‑week night shift travel assignment at a long‑term acute care hospital in Seattle, WA.

Details

• Long-term acute care hospital setting in Seattle, WA
• Respiratory Therapy department serving both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• 13‑week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapy experience (2 years preferred)
• NBRC RRT or CRT certification requiredActive WA RT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• All certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway maintenance, arterial line insertion, intubation, delivery of medicated aerosols, pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gas analysis
• Assists physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Follows facility‑approved protocols and department policies to deliver timely diagnostic and therapeutic services
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at this facility network, including facility name, dates worked, and reporting manager
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a reduced local pay rate
• RQI and RCIS certifications for BLS and ACLS are not accepted — AHA certification required
• Holiday coverage expectations are not specified; candidates should inquire during the interview process

Pay Package

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Job ID #P‑708671.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and in‑house clinicians