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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareMedford, ORTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Medford, OR
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 17, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$49.58
Weekly
$1,785
Yearly (full-time)
$92,820
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $49.58/hour — 3% 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, 2 of them in Medford.
  • 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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job in Medford, Oregon

Join an acute-care hospital respiratory therapy team in Medford, Oregon, for a 13-week travel assignment providing adult respiratory care. This on-site Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) job offers competitive weekly pay, day shifts, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced hospital environment in Southern Oregon’s scenic Rogue Valley.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
  • Location: Medford, Oregon
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • End Date: February 8, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720–$1,850
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
  • Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
  • Call: Not required
  • Weekends: Required as needed
  • Charting: Electronic documentation; Epic experience is preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care hospital setting
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • Current BLS certification
  • Valid authorization to practice respiratory therapy in Oregon; compact license must be in hand when applicable
  • Experience caring for adult critical care and emergency department patients
  • Demonstrated experience with ventilator management, oxygen therapy, airway management, respiratory treatments, and suctioning
  • Strong computerized documentation skills; Epic experience is preferred
  • Ability to work three of the five designated winter holidays when scheduled
  • Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient monitoring throughout the acute-care hospital
  • Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation, including ventilator weaning and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
  • Deliver oxygen therapy using high-flow nasal cannula, T-piece, tracheostomy collar, and other modalities
  • Provide CPAP and BiPAP therapy and monitor patient response
  • Assist with intubation and provide care for endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies
  • Perform oral and nasal airway placement, airway suctioning, and sputum specimen collection
  • Provide bag-mask ventilation and other emergency respiratory interventions
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Medford, Oregon, and join a dedicated hospital respiratory care team in beautiful Southern Oregon.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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