Registered Respiratory Therapist
Seaside, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of experience for a solo RT role at a Critical Access, Level IV Trauma hospital serving ICU, ED, and Med/Surg patients.

Details

• Critical Access Hospital with 23 staffed beds, including a Level IV Trauma ED, ICU, and Med/Surg unit with a swing bed program
• Patient ratio is 1:1
• Uses Draeger and Hamilton ventilators
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:00–18:30; Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:00–6:30
• Every other weekend work required
• No on-call required
• No floating within the facility required; however, travelers may be expected to float between facilities within the state

Requirements

• Active RRT credential and Oregon (OR) state RRT license required if applicable
• Minimum 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management on Draeger and Hamilton ventilators required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Required certifications: NRP, ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• This position functions as a solo RT on shift, covering a Critical Access facility's ICU, ED, and Med/Surg departments
• First-time travelers will be considered provided they meet the 3-year experience requirement
• Any color scrubs are accepted; OR scrubs are provided by the facility
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
• Minimal RTO is expected; requests should be disclosed upfront as post-offer RTO requests may be denied
• Parking is available at no cost