Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – 13-Week Hospital Contract in Spokane, WA

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) wanted for a 13-week night-shift hospital contract in Spokane, Washington. Join a skilled respiratory care team supporting adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a teaching hospital with trauma, critical care, pediatric, and neonatal services. This on-site respiratory therapy job offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, complex acute-care experience, and the opportunity to practice in the scenic Inland Northwest.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720-$1,850
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week hospital contract assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Scheduling: Block scheduling available; 48 hours may be approved
• Call: No call requirement
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours
• Clinical Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with trauma, medical intensive care, cardiac intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal services
• Charting System: Epic
• Float Expectations: May float between units or nearby affiliated facilities based on operational needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience; a minimum of 1 year is required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Washington respiratory care license in hand at the time of submission; compact license accepted when applicable
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS and PALS certification preferred or required when applicable to the assigned unit
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric and adolescent populations
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and approved holiday coverage as scheduled
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions
• Provide respiratory care across emergency, inpatient, critical care, pediatric, and neonatal settings as assigned
• Manage noninvasive and invasive ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomy care, ventilator weaning, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Perform airway management procedures, including oral and nasal airway placement, suctioning, extubation support, and tracheostomy management
• Administer and monitor aerosolized, inhaled, and nebulized respiratory medications and therapies
• Interpret arterial blood gases and evaluate patient response to respiratory interventions
• Support rapid response and emergency department care, including trauma and other urgent respiratory events
• Collect sputum specimens and provide pulmonary hygiene, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust respiratory care plans
• Accurately document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient outcomes in Epic

Why Work in Spokane, Washington?

Located in the scenic Inland Northwest, Spokane offers an inviting blend of outdoor recreation, riverfront attractions, arts, dining, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist contract opportunity and join a leading hospital respiratory care team in 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.