Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,292 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Puyallup, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level III Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of experience and openness to first-time travelers.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds
• Respiratory Therapy department covering neonates through geriatrics
• Primarily works in ICUs, EDs, and PCUs, with secondary support in NICU under direction of primary RT
• Patient ratios assigned via point system
• EMR: EPIC
• Equipment includes GEM blood gas machine, Pyxis, Medtronic 980 ventilators, Draeger ventilators, LTV ventilators, and Servo NIV
• 12-hour night shifts (1800-0630) with 30-minute paid lunch and three 15-minute rest periods
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Must be available to work 7 days a week with no self-scheduling
• Floating required through all ICU/ER/PCU areas, NICU as secondary during surges, and occasionally to inpatient rehab unit
• No call requirements
• At least one holiday coverage expected

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (must have scheduled class prior to starting if not already certified)
• CRT or RRT credential required
• State licensure required if applicable
• Skilled in ABG draw and analysis, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator/trach management
• Knowledgeable in various respiratory therapies and equipment
• Neonate experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across critical care areas including ICUs, EDs, PCUs, and NICU
• Work alongside a supervisor, lead RT, and other respiratory therapists for unit support
• Orientation includes 1-2 days of hospital orientation followed by 3x 12-hour shifts 1:1 with a Lead RT
• Schedules created 6 weeks at a time with 2 weeks' notice for changes
• Time off requests of up to 5 days can be approved by the RT Manager
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Scrubs may be any color except camo or denim, and must maintain a professional appearance
• Free parking available
• Team-oriented, travel-friendly work culture

American Traveler Job ID #P-755902. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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