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Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

HealthForce Healthcare
Olympia, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/9/2026 CLOSED ON 8/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job position at HealthForce Healthcare?

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) – Olympia, Washington. Travel assignment starting 07/27/2026 for 13 weeks, with a 3x12-hour night shift. Weekly pay ranges from $1,756 to $1,880 per week with no guaranteed hours. The position supports an acute care respiratory services unit within a short-term acute care hospital setting that treats neonates through geriatrics. Charting is in EPIC. First-time travelers are accepted; references are required prior to start.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $1,756 - $1,880 per week
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 3x12-hour nights
  • Start date: 07/27/2026
  • Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with acute respiratory services
  • First-time travelers accepted

Responsibilities

  • Provide adult and pediatric respiratory care per physician orders, including airway management and ventilation support
  • Perform assessments, monitor responses to therapy, and adjust treatments as indicated; interpret arterial blood gases
  • Administer prescribed medications and therapies (nebulized medications, HFNC/CPAP/BiPAP, aerosolized meds)
  • Operate and assess patients on ventilators; participate in ventilator weaning and readiness for extubation as appropriate
  • Support rapid response and multidisciplinary teams; collaborate with nurses and physicians to optimize patient outcomes
  • Document care thoroughly in the EPIC charting system; adhere to infection control and safety protocols
  • May float across units as needed to support facility coverage
  • Complete required pre-start modules and maintain competency in listed skills

Requirements

  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS; CRT or RRT
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience
  • Credentialing: Pending license accepted
  • Charting: EPIC experience preferred
  • Ability to work in an acute care environment and on a 3x12-hour night schedule
  • References: 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required prior to start
  • Pre-start modules: Required (approx. 16 hours) prior to start
  • RTO/Time off: All requested time off must be included with submittal

Benefits and Support

  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Fast credentialing processes
  • Nationwide assignments
  • Extension opportunities
  • Housing assistance available
  • Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Find more opportunities

If you’d like to explore other openings, apply or view additional travel opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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