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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareSpokane, WATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Spokane, WA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Nov 3, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$49.58
Weekly
$1,785
Yearly (full-time)
$92,820
Contract length
25 weeks
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $49.58/hour — 2% 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

  • 90 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Washington from 5 agencies, 15 of them in Spokane.
  • Pay in these listings: $47.30 – $91.31/hour, median $54.61/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Washington: $48.62/hour ($101,130/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($59.42/hour across 17 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Night Shift Hospital Assignment in Spokane, WA

Join a high-acuity hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 25-week travel contract in Spokane, Washington. This on-site night-shift respiratory therapist job is based in a teaching hospital serving patients across the lifespan, from neonates and pediatrics to adults and geriatric patients. Spokane offers an appealing blend of urban amenities, scenic riverfront areas, outdoor recreation, arts, and year-round opportunities to explore the Inland Northwest.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720–$1,850
  • Location: Spokane, Washington
  • Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 25 weeks, through May 24, 2027
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
  • Call: Not required
  • Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital, teaching environment, Level II trauma and Level II pediatric trauma services
  • Charting: Epic experience preferred
  • Floating: May float between units or nearby sister facilities based on operational needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience; at least 1 year of experience is required
  • Active Washington respiratory care license in hand, or an eligible compact license in hand at submission
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
  • Current BLS certification
  • ACLS and PALS certification preferred or required based on assigned unit
  • Experience in acute-care, emergency department, trauma, rapid response, or critical-care environments preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and approved holiday coverage as scheduled
  • Comfort floating between units and managing changing patient acuity

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients across multiple hospital units and age groups
  • Support floor care, emergency department care, code response, and rapid response activities
  • Assess respiratory status, interpret arterial blood gases, and develop or implement appropriate respiratory care interventions
  • Manage oxygen delivery systems, aerosol treatments, nebulized medications, CPAP, BiPAP, ventilator support, and tracheostomy care
  • Assist with airway management, suctioning, extubation, mechanical ventilation weaning, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
  • Provide pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and other ordered respiratory treatments
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams during routine care and critical events
  • Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record
  • Float between units as assigned while maintaining safe, timely, and patient-centered respiratory care

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Spokane, Washington, and join a high-acuity hospital respiratory care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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