Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) – Olympia, Washington. Travel assignment starting 07/27/2026 for 13 weeks, with a 3x12-hour night shift. Weekly pay ranges from $1,756 to $1,880 per week with no guaranteed hours. The position supports an acute care respiratory services unit within a short-term acute care hospital setting that treats neonates through geriatrics. Charting is in EPIC. First-time travelers are accepted; references are required prior to start.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,756 - $1,880 per week
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 07/27/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with acute respiratory services
- First-time travelers accepted
Responsibilities
- Provide adult and pediatric respiratory care per physician orders, including airway management and ventilation support
- Perform assessments, monitor responses to therapy, and adjust treatments as indicated; interpret arterial blood gases
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies (nebulized medications, HFNC/CPAP/BiPAP, aerosolized meds)
- Operate and assess patients on ventilators; participate in ventilator weaning and readiness for extubation as appropriate
- Support rapid response and multidisciplinary teams; collaborate with nurses and physicians to optimize patient outcomes
- Document care thoroughly in the EPIC charting system; adhere to infection control and safety protocols
- May float across units as needed to support facility coverage
- Complete required pre-start modules and maintain competency in listed skills
Requirements
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS; CRT or RRT
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience
- Credentialing: Pending license accepted
- Charting: EPIC experience preferred
- Ability to work in an acute care environment and on a 3x12-hour night schedule
- References: 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required prior to start
- Pre-start modules: Required (approx. 16 hours) prior to start
- RTO/Time off: All requested time off must be included with submittal
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing processes
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Housing assistance available
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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