Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Travel Contract
Location
Kennewick, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (6:30 PM – 6:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekend hours required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple units including ICU, MedSurg, NICU, and ED
- Respond to codes for patients across all age groups, from neonates through adults
- Operate and manage ventilator equipment including PB980, EV300, and Airvo devices
- Assess, treat, and monitor patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions across all age populations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams within a Trauma Level II facility
- Maintain current WA state licensure and all required certifications throughout the assignment
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent
- Active Washington State Respiratory Therapist license — required at time of submittal
- Required certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, and BLS
- Minimum 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience
- Experience working with all patient age groups, including neonates
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ICU experience strongly preferred
- NICU experience preferred
- Familiarity with ventilator management in high-acuity settings
Why Join Us
- Work at a Trauma Level II teaching hospital serving a diverse patient population in a vibrant region of southeastern Washington, situated in the heart of Washington Wine Country with easy access to outdoor recreation and major metro areas
- Gain broad clinical exposure across ICU, MedSurg, NICU, and ED environments within a well-established regional health system