
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.39
- Weekly
- $1,850
- Yearly (full-time)
- $96,200
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/13/2026
This job pays about $51.39/hour — 6% 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, 10 of them in Portland.
- 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
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job in Portland, Oregon
Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Portland, Oregon 97239, supporting NICU, PICU, pediatric, and acute care patients in a collaborative inpatient hospital setting. Located in Portland's 97239 area, this assignment offers access to a vibrant city known for its parks, local dining, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Join a strong pediatric respiratory therapy team and make an impact in one of the most sought-after Oregon healthcare jobs.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital with NICU, PICU, pediatric, and adult acute/intermediate care coverage
- Location: Portland, Oregon 97239
- Start Date: 10/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Orientation: 48 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,850 - $1,990
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- Current RRT credential required
- BLS, NRP, and PALS required
- Oregon state license preferred at time of submission; pending license considered
- Experience in NICU, PICU, and pediatric floors required
- Epic experience required; prior charting system experience preferred
- Strong experience with ventilator management and advanced respiratory support
- Ability to work with neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adult acute care patients
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment
- Must be able to complete required compliance items prior to start, including references and work history verification
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside respiratory care across NICU, PICU, emergency, pediatric, and adult acute care areas
- Deliver therapeutic interventions such as airway management, ventilator support, aerosol treatments, and oxygen therapy
- Perform diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas sampling, bedside spirometry, and point-of-care testing
- Support newborn resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and critical respiratory events
- Assist with high-acuity patients, including ECMO, micro-preemies, and pre- and post-operative cardiac cases
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and ventilators, including advanced mechanical ventilation systems
- Document and charge accurately for all services provided
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the broader care team to promote excellent patient outcomes
- Train and support new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals as needed
- Maintain competency with current care modalities, equipment, and departmental standards
Apply now to join this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and advance your career in pediatric and acute care respiratory therapy.
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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