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

Travel respiratory therapist job in Portland, Oregon: Join a dynamic pediatric and acute care team providing high-acuity respiratory therapy in NICU, PICU, pediatric floors, and adult inpatient settings.

Join a dynamic pediatric and acute care respiratory therapy team in Portland, Oregon, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across NICU, PICU, pediatric floors, and adult acute care settings. This 13-week travel assignment offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on high-acuity patient care, advanced respiratory support, and family-centered practice. Portland is known for its vibrant city energy, scenic riverfronts, and easy access to the outdoors, making it an exciting place to live and work.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Portland, Oregon 97239
• Assignment Type: Travel healthcare job
• Setting: Hospital-based pediatric, NICU, PICU, and acute care respiratory therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3×12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,850 – $1,990
• Orientation: 48 hours
• Call: No call required
• Float Expectation: May float within related inpatient units as needed
• Start Date: 10/6/2026

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Strong NICU, PICU, and pediatric floor experience required
• Experience supporting adult acute care patients preferred
• Current BLS and RRT credentials required
• Additional pediatric credentials such as NRP and PALS required
• State respiratory therapy license preferred at time of submission
• Epic experience required
• Experience with advanced ventilators and neonatal respiratory equipment preferred, including Hamilton G5, Hamilton C-1, and 3100-A
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, team-based environment

Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities

• Provide bedside respiratory care across NICU, PICU, pediatric, ED, and adult acute/intermediate care areas
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including airway management, ventilator management, therapeutic gases, and newborn resuscitation
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG sampling, bedside spirometry, and ventilatory assessments
• Support high-acuity patient populations, including micro-preemies, post-op cardiac patients, and patients requiring inhaled nitric oxide or ECMO-related respiratory support
• Assist with intubation support, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene therapies
• Document and charge for services accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and the care team to support high-quality patient outcomes
• Help train and support team members while maintaining competency with current equipment and respiratory modalities

Why This Travel RRT Opportunity Stands Out

This role is a great fit for a confident respiratory therapist who enjoys variety, high-acuity pediatric care, and the chance to use advanced skills in a supportive hospital environment. If you’re adaptable, team-oriented, and ready for a rewarding travel respiratory therapist assignment in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most desirable cities, we’d love to connect with you.

Apply now to join this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Portland, 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.