Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job - Hospital | 13-Week Contract in Seattle, WA

Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in Seattle, Washington, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and provide high-quality care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment offers a consistent day schedule, critical-care experience, and exposure to advanced ventilator technologies. Enjoy Seattle's waterfront views, diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and year-round outdoor recreation while advancing your respiratory therapy career.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,990

Location: Seattle, Washington

Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based respiratory therapy

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week

Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Weekend Coverage: Variable

Float Requirement: Must be open to supporting pediatric and adult services and floating to nearby affiliated campuses, most likely in Issaquah

Electronic Medical Record: EPIC charting experience required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; 2 years preferred

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Active Washington state respiratory care license required at the time of application

Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications

Required experience in pediatric intensive care (PICU) and adult critical-care settings

Experience caring for pediatric and adult patient populations; NICU experience may be evaluated during the screening process

Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record documentation

Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and perform basic EKG interpretation

Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability in a dynamic hospital environment

First-time travel respiratory therapists are welcome to apply

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy and critical-care support for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in hospital settings

Manage and troubleshoot ventilatory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen therapy, and high-frequency oscillation

Support mechanical ventilation weaning and respond to high-pressure ventilator alarms

Assist with intubation and extubation, airway placement, suctioning, and tracheostomy care

Administer respiratory medications and treatments through nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, aerosol systems, and tracheostomy devices

Perform or support pulmonary function testing as needed

Collect sputum specimens and evaluate respiratory status through clinical assessments and ABG results

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and deliver safe, effective respiratory care plans

Document patient assessments, respiratory interventions, and responses accurately in EPIC

Adapt to changing patient needs and provide respiratory therapy coverage across pediatric and adult service areas as assigned

Apply now to advance your respiratory therapy career with this Seattle, Washington travel RRT opportunity.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Worksite address

seattle, WA, 98127, US

Who can apply

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