Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly payroll

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift at a Level II Trauma Center in Washington state. RRT license in hand and 1–2 years of experience required; BLS mandatory with ACLS/PALS preferred.

The role includes trauma/rapid response support, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and occasional floating to sister facilities. Epic EMR familiarity preferred; travelers only; 3 of 5 major holidays required.

Qualifications

• Current RRT certification.
• Washington state RRT license in hand at submission.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning and high pressure alarms troubleshooting.
• Airway management experience including intubation/extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Medication delivery systems and nebulizers experience.
• ABG interpretation experience.
• ED and Pediatric settings experience preferred.
• Epic charting experience preferred.
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position.
• License required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12‑hour shifts from 19:00–07:00.
• Patient ratio of 1:11.
• Floating between units and between sister facilities within the state as needed.
• Epic EMR used.
• Special duties include ER coverage and rapid response.
• Provide respiratory care including trauma response and rapid response support.
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays.

Skills

RRT certification

Washington RRT license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS preferred

Ventilator management

Airway management

ABG interpretation

Emergency Department experience

Pediatric experience 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 at least 1-2 years of experience and a Washington RRT license in hand.

Requirements

• Current RRT certification
• Washington state RRT license required in hand at time of submission
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with airway management including intubation/extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication delivery systems and administration including aerosol setups and nebulizers
• Experience interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience in Emergency Department and Pediatric settings preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Short term acute care, Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:00
• Patient ratio of 1:11
• Every other weekend required
• Block scheduling required
• Floating between units required
• No on-call required
• Epic EMR used
• Special duties include floor care, ER coverage, code response, and rapid response
• Provide respiratory care including trauma response and rapid response support
• May float between sister facilities within the state as needed
• Scrub color for RRT: any color
• No parking fees at this facility
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, but not within 50 miles of this facility
• Candidates may only submit to one Providence Health System facility at a time
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront; minimal flexibility for additional time off requests after submission

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-783433

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