Job Opportunity – Registered Respiratory Therapist – Walla Walla, WA 99362
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend required. Floating between units required. 48-hour shifts approved. 13-week assignment (91 days).
Highlights:- Short-term acute care facility with Level III Trauma Center designation and 104 staffed beds
- Comprehensive respiratory services including ventilator management, high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and neonatal/pediatric care
- Interdisciplinary support including rapid response teams, pharmacy, radiology, and lift teams
- Epic charting system with 24-hour orientation provided
- Diverse patient population across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics
- Opportunity to work with approximately 60 patient visits per day in a fully staffed department
Requirements:- Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with adult critical care, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and airway management
- Preferred experience with neonatal, infant, and pediatric populations
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?This travel respiratory therapist position offers the opportunity to work in a well-supported acute care environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll gain experience across diverse patient populations and clinical scenarios, from routine respiratory care to critical interventions including trauma response, difficult deliveries, and conscious sedations. Competitive compensation package with overtime available after 40 hours per week, and the flexibility to work in a collaborative team of experienced respiratory therapists.