Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract – Richland, WA

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital NICU/Adult ICU Assignment in Richland, WA

Travel Respiratory Therapist job in Richland, Washington: Join a fast-paced hospital respiratory therapy team supporting NICU and adult critical care patients in the Tri-Cities region.

Join a dynamic hospital-based respiratory therapy team in Richland, Washington, where the Tri-Cities region offers a welcoming community, scenic river views, and easy access to outdoor recreation. This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunity is a great fit for an experienced respiratory therapist who enjoys working in a collaborative hospital environment and is confident supporting both neonatal and adult critical care needs.

Job Details

• Location: Richland, WA 99352
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital Respiratory Therapy / NICU / Adult ICU
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts; day and night coverage may be assigned
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,060
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Floating: May float internally between departments as needed

Job Requirements

• 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Washington Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in hand at submission
• NICU III or IV level experience required
• Adult ICU experience required; Level 2 Adult ICU experience strongly preferred
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, PALS, and RRT
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong clinical background in neonatal, pediatric, and critical care respiratory support
• Must be flexible with rotating assignments and occasional floating between units
• Ability to work every other weekend and 3 of the 5 major holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for neonates, pediatrics, adults, and critical care patients
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation needs in the NICU
• Manage ventilator support, airway care, and oxygen therapy across a variety of patient populations
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases and assist with intubation and extubation
• Deliver treatments including CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and mechanical ventilation support
• Respond to urgent respiratory needs in NICU and other hospital units as assigned
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit protocols and best practices

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

This travel respiratory therapy assignment offers the chance to work in a highly respected hospital environment with broad clinical exposure, meaningful patient impact, and a schedule that supports consistency throughout the contract. If you are looking for hospital respiratory therapist jobs in Washington and want to expand your experience in NICU and critical care respiratory therapy while enjoying life in a vibrant Washington community, this role is worth exploring.

Apply now to take the next step in your travel respiratory therapy career and join a healthcare team in Richland, WA.

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.