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Respiratory Care Practitioner Float (NIGHTS)
Pay Range: $34.77 $56.01/hr + up to $10,000 hiring bonus + benefits
Requirements to Apply
- Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner License (active at time of hire)
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Education/training that meets state requirements for Respiratory Care Practitioners
- Ability to operate and maintain ventilatory support systems, monitoring and resuscitation equipment, oxygen therapy devices, and perform respiratory procedures
- Strong ability to collaborate with physicians and nurses in a high-acuity environment
- Effective communication skills, reliability, and professionalism
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply (preferred)
Respiratory Care Practitioner Job in Spokane, WA Nights Children s Hospital Float NICU/PICU/Core
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to join a highly specialized team, supporting the NICU, PICU, and Core units. This full-time night shift role (36 hours/week, 7pm 7am) is ideal for practitioners who thrive in acute pediatric and neonatal settings and want to work within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
In this role, you ll provide comprehensive respiratory care, assist with ventilatory support, perform patient assessments, support resuscitation efforts, and partner closely with physicians and nurses in planning and implementing patient care plans. You will complete both department and unit-specific orientation to ensure full readiness across all children s services.
What Are the Responsibilities?
- Deliver safe, high-quality respiratory therapy for infants, children, and adolescents
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex ventilators, monitoring systems, and resuscitation equipment
- Perform respiratory procedures including oxygen therapy, airway management, patient assessments, and diagnostic support
- Assist physicians during procedures and support bedside interventions
- Collaborate with nurses and multidisciplinary teams to support plan-of-care development
- Document patient responses, therapy interventions, and equipment usage in accordance with hospital standards
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Float between NICU, PICU, and core pediatric services as needed
What Are the Benefits?
- Up to $10,000 hiring bonus (for eligible external candidates)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning Day 1
- Life insurance, disability coverage, well-being resources
- Paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development support
- Inclusive and mission-driven culture
Where?
Spokane, Washington offers the perfect blend of family-friendly living, natural beauty, and urban amenities. With easy access to lakes, mountains, and trails, the region is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Spokane s thriving arts scene, vibrant downtown, strong school systems, and welcoming community make it a great place to build both a career and a life.
Who Are We?
We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system serving Washington state for more than 100 years. Our focus is whole-person, patient-centered care delivered through a collaborative, team-based approach. With a strong regional presence and a deep commitment to serving vulnerable populations, our pediatric and neonatal services are recognized for excellence, compassion, and clinical innovation.
