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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareRichland, WATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Richland, WA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.36
Weekly
$1,885
Yearly (full-time)
$98,020
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 23, 2026

This job pays about $52.36/hour — 8% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Washington ($48.62/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Washington right now

  • 101 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Washington from 5 agencies, 33 of them in Richland.
  • Pay in these listings: $47.30 – $91.31/hour, median $53.11/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Washington: $48.62/hour ($101,130/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($59.42/hour across 18 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Level III NICU | Richland, WA

Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in Richland, Washington, as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting Level III NICU, pediatric, and adult patients on a 13-week contract. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RRT with advanced ventilator competency and neonatal respiratory care expertise. Located in Washington’s scenic Tri-Cities region, Richland offers riverfront recreation, outdoor activities, dining, and cultural experiences.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Job Title: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU
  • Location: Richland, Washington
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
  • Start Date: November 23, 2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,950
  • Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Call: Not required
  • Orientation: Approximately 24 hours
  • Charting System: Epic electronic medical record
  • Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including recent NICU experience
  • Level III NICU respiratory care experience required
  • Competency with nitric oxide, high-frequency jet ventilation, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
  • Active Washington respiratory therapist license or compact license in hand at submission
  • Experience with Epic or comparable electronic medical record systems
  • Ability to float between units or nearby affiliated locations as needed
  • Two professional references covering at least one year of recent work experience

Travel RRT Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care to neonates and patients across the lifespan in a hospital setting
  • Manage and monitor conventional, pressure-volume, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, jet, and oscillatory ventilation
  • Administer respiratory treatments, inhaled medications, pulmonary hygiene, and airway therapies
  • Collect and interpret arterial and capillary blood gases
  • Assist with intubations, high-risk deliveries, bronchoscopy, extubation, and neonatal transport activities
  • Provide tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, evidence-based patient care
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Richland, WA, and join a skilled neonatal and pediatric respiratory care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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