Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job – Pediatric & Acute Care Hospital Assignment in Portland, OR

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunity in Portland, Oregon. Join a fast-paced pediatric and acute care respiratory therapy team supporting NICU, PICU, pediatric floors, emergency, and adult acute care patients. Use your advanced respiratory care skills in a collaborative hospital environment while enjoying one of the most desirable healthcare jobs in the Pacific Northwest.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
• Setting: Hospital-based pediatric respiratory therapy and acute care
• Location: Portland, OR 97239
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850 – $1,990
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Orientation: 48 hours
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• End Date: 01/05/2027
• Openings: 2
• Schedule Notes: No call required; candidates must be flexible to float as needed within the hospital or nearby affiliate locations

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS certification required
• Preferred certifications include ACLS, NRP, and PALS
• Oregon respiratory therapist license preferred at time of submission; pending Oregon license may be accepted if eligible to obtain
• Strong experience in PICU, NICU, and pediatric floors required
• Epic experience required to submit; prior charting system experience preferred
• Experience with ventilators including Hamilton G5, Hamilton C-1, and 3100-A preferred or required as applicable
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, team-oriented hospital setting and adapt to changing patient needs

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside respiratory care across NICU, PICU, pediatric, emergency, and adult acute care areas
• Perform therapeutic interventions such as airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Complete diagnostic procedures including ABGs, bedside spirometry, ventilatory measurements, and point-of-care testing
• Support critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients, including micro-preemies, cardiac patients, and ECMO cases
• Assist with delivery of inhaled nitric oxide and other advanced respiratory therapy treatments
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care team members to provide safe, high-quality patient care
• Train and support new respiratory therapists, students, and other team members as needed
• Maintain competency with respiratory equipment, modalities, and current clinical best practices
• Document all services accurately and in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Portland, OR and join a healthcare team making a meaningful impact across pediatric and acute care settings.

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.