Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract – Richland, WA
Compensation
$2,010.00 - 2,160.00/week
Hospital RRT Details
Location
Address : Richland, WA, 99352
Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU Travel Assignment in Richland, WA
Join a hospital-based NICU travel assignment in Richland, Washington, and bring your critical care respiratory therapy skills to a high-acuity neonatal care team. This Registered Respiratory Therapist job offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment with rotating shifts, internal float potential, and strong teamwork in the Tri-Cities healthcare community.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel assignment
- Setting: Hospital NICU / Respiratory Therapy
- Location: Richland, WA
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts; day and night coverage
- Shifts: 3 shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- Float Requirement: May float internally between departments as needed
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,010 - $2,160
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; NICU-focused experience strongly preferred
- Experience in a Level III or IV NICU required
- Adult ICU or Neuro Trauma ICU experience highly preferred
- Active Washington Respiratory Therapist license in hand at time of submission
- CRT or RRT credential required
- Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Strong clinical skills in neonatal respiratory care and critical care support
- Must be flexible and comfortable supporting multiple departments as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care for neonatal and high-acuity patients in a hospital environment
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal airway management
- Support ventilator management, including high-frequency ventilation and pressure/volume ventilation
- Perform and assist with ABGs, suctioning, extubation, and intubation support
- Deliver therapies such as CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, nitric oxide, and pulmonary hygiene support
- Manage tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and airway troubleshooting
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
- Document accurately in Epic and follow established clinical protocols and unit workflows
- Remain adaptable to internal float expectations and changing unit needs
Why Consider This Respiratory Therapy Travel Job?
- Gain experience in a respected hospital NICU setting
- Work in one of the most scenic parts of Washington healthcare
- Enjoy a travel allied health assignment with consistent hours
- Support critically ill newborns while expanding your clinical skill set
Apply now to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career and join a hospital NICU 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.