Respiratory Therapist in Salem, Oregon
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Salem, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,515/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.40
- Weekly
- $2,515
- Yearly (full-time)
- $130,780
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $52.40/hour — 8% 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, 48 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
- 37 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oregon from 6 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $48.11 – $66.76/hour, median $55.67/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Oregon: $48.34/hour ($100,547/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($62.29/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Salem as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner supporting respiratory and neurodiagnostic services. You will provide respiratory therapy across critical care settings, with responsibilities that may include CPAP/BiPAP, aerosol and oxygen therapy, ventilator management, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary screening, pulse oximetry, and hemodynamic monitoring. Critical care or NICU experience is preferred, and the role offers plenty of opportunities to keep your clinical skills in motion while helping patients breathe easier.
Weather:
Salem typically offers cool, mild conditions around this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, crisp mornings, periodic rainfall, and occasional bright breaks in the clouds. A light waterproof layer and comfortable walking shoes are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local exploration: Enjoy Salem’s downtown shops, restaurants, and community events.
• Outdoor escape: Walk through nearby parks and scenic green spaces.
• Day trip: Visit Portland for additional dining, shopping, museums, and entertainment.
• Day trip: Explore the Oregon Coast for ocean views, coastal towns, and scenic drives.
• Day trip: Spend a day in the Willamette Valley enjoying local scenery and regional attractions.
Job Specifics:
Location: Salem, Oregon
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, four shifts per week
Schedule: 48 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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