Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Oregon
Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where major health systems like OHSU Health, Providence Health & Services, and PeaceHealth maintain large respiratory care departments serving acute care, neonatal, and pulmonary rehabilitation patients. Demand is steady across the state, with the most active hiring in critical care, home ventilator management, and sleep diagnostics. Experienced therapists and new graduates alike will find openings at every level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of experience for a 13-week day shift assignment in critical care and NICU settings.
Details
- Hospital-based Respiratory Care department
- Supports Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, and Pediatrics patient populations
- Performs CPAP/BiPAP, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, ventilator management, pulmonary screens, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulse oximetry
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital located approximately 15 minutes away
- Epic charting experience required
Requirements
- High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
- Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) credential from the NBRC required
- BLS certification from the AHA required upon hire
- ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred
- Critical Care and NICU experience preferred
- Trauma Level I and Community Hospital experience preferred
- State license required if applicable
Additional Information
- Perform a full scope of respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
- Provide care for neonatal and pediatric patients including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and intubation procedures
- Participate in departmental education, performance improvement programs, and new project initiatives as needed
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Complete facility-required training modules prior to start and annually
- Former Salem Health permanent employees must wait six months after termination before applying to travel positions
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of experience for a 13-week day shift assignment in critical care and NICU settings.
Details
- Hospital-based Respiratory Care department
- Supports Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, and Pediatrics patient populations
- Performs CPAP/BiPAP, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, ventilator management, pulmonary screens, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulse oximetry
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital located approximately 15 minutes away
- Epic charting experience required
Requirements
- High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
- Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) credential from the NBRC required
- BLS certification from the AHA required upon hire
- ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred
- Critical Care and NICU experience preferred
- Trauma Level I and Community Hospital experience preferred
- State license required if applicable
Additional Information
- Perform a full scope of respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
- Provide care for neonatal and pediatric patients including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV, and respiratory distress syndrome
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and intubation procedures
- Participate in departmental education, performance improvement programs, and new project initiatives as needed
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Complete facility-required training modules prior to start and annually
- Former Salem Health permanent employees must wait six months after termination before applying to travel positions
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health10V
- Saint Alphonsus3
- Hillsboro Medical Center3
- Sapphire Health Services3
- Lincare2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Oregon Medical Board required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC required for all clinical positions
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for acute care and ICU roles
- Associate or bachelor's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited respiratory therapy program required
- Experience with mechanical ventilation, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary function testing preferred
- Strong charting skills in electronic health records systems such as Epic required
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered respiratory therapist in Oregon?
You become a registered respiratory therapist in Oregon by completing an accredited respiratory therapy program, passing the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam, and obtaining a Respiratory Care Practitioner license through the Oregon Medical Board. Oregon requires this state license before you can practice clinically. Most Oregon employers also require current BLS certification as a condition of hire, and acute care facilities typically expect ACLS as well.
How much do registered respiratory therapists make in Oregon?
Registered respiratory therapists in Oregon earn a median of about $100,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,490 for the lowest 10% to over $120,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in Oregon?
Companies currently hiring registered respiratory therapists in Oregon include Voyage Health, Saint Alphonsus, and Hillsboro Medical Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's large integrated health systems drive the majority of full-time openings, particularly in the Portland metro and Willamette Valley.
Which Oregon cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?
Portland, Ontario, and Newport have the most registered respiratory therapist openings in Oregon. Portland dominates hiring because of the density of acute care hospitals, specialty centers, and OHSU's academic medical campus, while Salem and Eugene reflect the large regional health systems that anchor the Willamette Valley and southern Oregon.
Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact, so most positions are fully on-site. About 0% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in telehealth consultations, sleep study scoring, or respiratory care education and training roles.
How can I get hired as a registered respiratory therapist in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate respiratory therapist positions at Oregon's large health systems, including OHSU Health and Providence, which periodically run structured onboarding cohorts for new RRT graduates. PeaceHealth and Salem Health also hire new grads into general acute care rotations that build ICU and home care skills. Holding your Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner license on your start date and completing a clinical rotation at an Oregon facility strengthens your application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and home care providers. Find the roles that fit your experience level and specialty and apply directly to the employer.
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