Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Travel Contract in Auburn, WA

Apply now for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Auburn, Washington. Join an on-site hospital respiratory therapy team, work consistent 12-hour night shifts, and provide expert respiratory care to patients across the lifespan. This Washington respiratory therapy job offers a collaborative clinical environment, complex patient care, and convenient access to the Seattle-Tacoma area and scenic Puget Sound.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy
• Location: Auburn, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,080
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic EMR
• Floating: May float to Covington
• Dress Code: Any color and style of scrubs
• Travelers: First-time travel respiratory therapists are welcome to apply

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience caring for patients of all ages; 2 years preferred
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Washington State respiratory therapy license
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency situations
• Ability to work scheduled night shifts and participate in the every-other-weekend rotation

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for patients with respiratory distress, airway complications, ventilator dependence, and other complex diagnoses
• Perform airway assessments and airway management interventions
• Draw, analyze, and evaluate arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Respond to rapid responses, Code Blue events, and other clinical emergencies
• Perform and support intubation and extubation procedures within scope of practice
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and disassemble respiratory equipment
• Manage mechanical ventilators and monitor patient response to respiratory therapy
• Communicate patient status and treatment needs with nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic EMR

Apply now to join this hospital respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Auburn, Washington.

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.