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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
Sep 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.78
Weekly
$1,720
Yearly (full-time)
$89,440
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $47.78/hour — 2% below 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

  • 86 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Washington from 6 agencies, 23 of them in Spokane.
  • 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: Care Team Solutions ($65.36/hour across 4 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Spokane, WA 99204 | 13-Week Hospital Assignment

Travel to Spokane, Washington, and join a fast-paced hospital team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Located in Spokane’s welcoming 99204 area, this assignment offers the charm of a scenic Pacific Northwest city with easy access to riverfront parks, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown. This 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment offers nights, a teaching hospital environment, and the opportunity to care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a high-acuity setting. If you're looking for RRT jobs in Washington with strong clinical experience and a supportive inpatient team, this is an excellent opportunity.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Location: Spokane, WA 99204
  • Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapy Job
  • Setting: Short-term acute care hospital, teaching environment
  • Unit Focus: CRT/RRT; may float between units as needed
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Schedule Notes: Every other weekend required; block scheduling in place
  • Orientation: 36 hours
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,720-$1,850

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
  • Active Washington RRT license required at time of submission
  • ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Strong background in respiratory diagnostics and neuro diagnostics preferred
  • Experience in emergency department, trauma, rapid response, and floor care settings preferred
  • Ability to work with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Comfortable floating between units and responding to changing clinical needs
  • Prior experience with Epic charting preferred
  • Must be willing to work required holidays as scheduled

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality respiratory care across inpatient hospital units
  • Perform ABG interpretation and support respiratory diagnostics
  • Provide therapy and equipment support including BiPAP, CPAP, aerosol treatments, trach care, and pulmonary hygiene
  • Assist with emergency department, code response, and rapid response situations
  • Support extubation, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and airway management
  • Perform suctioning, airway placement, and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment and alarms
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to meet patient needs in a high-acuity hospital environment
  • Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Spokane, WA and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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