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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareClackamas, ORTravel
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).

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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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