Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,682 per week
AMN Healthcare Allied
Tacoma, WA, US,
98417
8 October 2025
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,682 per week at AMN Healthcare Allied summary:
This role is for a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) providing critical respiratory care in a 361-bed medical center near Tacoma, Washington. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilation, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, and assisting with intubations in an inpatient and emergency department setting. The position requires a Washington State license, relevant certifications, and provides 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week travel assignment with competitive benefits.
AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in TACOMA, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 10/20/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)
StartDate: 10/20/2025 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1605.05 - $1758.72
Shift Notes : Nights, EOW Unit Notes : WA License Required Department: RT # treatments per day 5-6 ventilators Certs (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP?) RRT or is CRT acceptable? prefer RRT will review CRT, BLA, ACLS Types of patients (adults, peds, and neonates?) ADULTS What areas do they cover (Inpatient, Outpatient, ER, Rehab, Sleep Lab, etc.) Inpatient/ED Experience or 'Must have' skills Critical Care l Mechanical ventilation Job Duties (ie: Do RTs draw ABGs, perform EKGs, etc.) Draw and analysis ABG from Aline and punctures. Are RTs Required to be able to Intubate Independently or only to assist? Assist with intubations Respiratory Manager/Supervisor/Lead Therapist? Greg Ward/ no supervisor/ Leads on each shift but takes a workload Shifts & Scheduling (*Would they ever be the only RT in-house?) night shift 1800-0630, Never the only person in-house. Weekend Requirement every other weekend Holiday Requirement maybe Call or standby call requirement? no What is call response time na Floating Requirements na Scrub Color/Dress Code no special color RT Equipment (Brand for Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) 840/980 V60 Vapotherm Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Yes Department Specific Orientation Yes Additional Notes Additional Questions
Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult Experience: 1 year Licenses: RT-WA(Copy needed) Certifications: RRT-National Board for Respiratory Care(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year 2 years of experience
WA lic in hand
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS, COVID Vaccine Required, RRT
Shift Notes
Nights, EOW
About the Facility
This 361-bed medical center proudly serves residents of the Greater Tacoma area, as well as patients from as far away as Alaska and Montana, and is home to the largest heart and vascular center in the South Sound. The hospital offers a wide range of primary care and specialty services and is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and facilities, including robotic surgery services and and one of the largest hospital-based nephrology (kidney care) programs on the West Coast.
Facility Location
Just 30 miles south of Seattle, in the shadow of Mount Rainier, pristine Tacoma offers a healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle and an abundance of natural wonders in its backyard. The city’s waterfront parks are ideal for walking, in-line skating and biking, while nearby Mount Rainier National Park offers the chance to go hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking and wildlife viewing.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3366692. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)
About AMN Healthcare AlliedAMN Healthcare is a leading force in the healthcare industry, committed to being the most trusted, innovative, and influential partner for healthcare organizations. With a focus on providing quality patient care, AMN Healthcare offers holistic solutions that reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies. The company boasts over 30 years of experience and takes pride in staffing leading healthcare facilities with the nation's best travelers. As an industry leader, AMN Healthcare offers a diverse team dedicated to supporting healthcare workers and facilities, ensuring a personalized and supportive experience for both clients and candidates.
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- Company provided housing options
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education
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