Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift at a Level II Trauma Center in Spokane, WA. Active Washington license and a minimum of two years' experience are required.

The role involves ventilator management, airway support, ABG interpretation, and medication delivery across ER, floors, and pediatric units. Epic EMR experience is required; benefits include housing allowances and travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Active Washington RRT license in hand at submission.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• BLS and RRT certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Ventilator management and ABG interpretation experience.
• Experience with medication delivery systems and neb/sal def.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years are required.
• Full SSN and date of birth required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Night shift 19:00–07:00, 3x12 hour shifts.
• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy care including ventilation and airway management.
• Assist in code response and rapid actions.
• Float between units as needed within the region.
• No on-call required.
• Use Epic charting system for documentation.
• Support trauma and pediatric units as needed.
• Maintain patient safety and documentation standards.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

ABG interpretation

Oxygen therapy

Medication delivery systems

Pediatric experience

Emergency department experience

Education

Washington RRT license

BLS certification

RRT certification

ACLS and PALS preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring an active Washington state license in hand and at least 2 years of experience.

Requirements

• Active Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS and RRT certification required
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDIs, and nebulizers
• Experience administering respiratory medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and others
• Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management skills including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and oxygen therapy
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Trauma and rapid response experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Short term acute care, Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching hospital setting
• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Patient ratio of 1:11
• Responsibilities include floor care, ER coverage, code response, and rapid response
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Block schedule required
• Every other weekend required
• Floating between units required
• No on-call required
• Uses Epic charting system
• 48-hour work weeks approved
• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy care including medication delivery, ventilator management, and airway management
• Participate in code response and rapid response situations
• May be required to float between sister facilities within the region
• Scrub color for RRT staff can be any color
• No parking fee at facility
• Candidates must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All time off requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not currently live within 50 miles of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are subject to local radius rules
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-756430

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