Respiratory Therapist in Portland, Oregon
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,201/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.14
- Weekly
- $2,201
- Yearly (full-time)
- $114,452
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.14/hour — 26% 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
Join a specialized Pediatric Respiratory Care team supporting NICU, PICU, emergency, and pediatric/adult acute care wards. This role focuses on bedside respiratory modalities, including airway management, ventilator support, arterial blood sampling, and bedside spirometry. You'll be actively involved in procedures like newborn resuscitation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, working alongside healthcare professionals committed to teamwork and quality care. The position offers opportunities to train new team members and stay current with evolving respiratory care techniques. This assignment provides a chance to work in a vibrant hospital environment that values expertise and patient-centered approaches, all during night shifts that allow for a distinctive work-life balance.
Weather:
Expect generally mild and comfortable weather around this time, with cool evenings and pleasantly warm days. It’s an ideal season for exploring both indoor and outdoor attractions and enjoying the city’s scenic surroundings without the extremes of heat or cold.
Fun Things To Do:
- Portland Art Museum (Cultural exploration)
- Portland Japanese Garden (Visit and relax)
- Columbia River Gorge Day Trip (Hiking, waterfalls)
- Mount St. Helens Day Trip (Volcano viewing and hiking)
- Portland Saturday Market (Shopping and local crafts)
Job Specifics:
Location: Portland, OR
Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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