
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Clackamas, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.61
- Weekly
- $2,110
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,720
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- September 28, 2026
This job pays about $58.61/hour — 21% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oregon ($48.34/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 Oregon right now
- 38 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oregon from 6 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $48.11 – $66.76/hour, median $55.17/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Oregon: $48.34/hour ($100,547/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($59.11/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) – Level III NICU in Clackamas, Oregon
Join a hospital-based respiratory care team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist supporting critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU in Clackamas, Oregon. This on-site 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to apply advanced neonatal respiratory therapy skills in a collaborative clinical environment while enjoying the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle of the Portland metropolitan area.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist / Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Setting: Hospital, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Location: Clackamas, Oregon, near Portland
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- End Date: December 28, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Call: Not required
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
- Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Active Oregon respiratory therapy license
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Previous Level III NICU or neonatal respiratory care experience
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to safe patient care
Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU
- Assess, monitor, and document patients' respiratory status and response to treatment
- Administer respiratory therapies and support mechanical ventilation according to clinical protocols
- Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
- Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and neonatal emergencies
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital safety and infection-control standards
Apply now for this Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Clackamas, Oregon, and join a dedicated Level III NICU healthcare team near Portland.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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