Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Salem, OR
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift hospital assignment, requiring 1+ years of experience and Oregon RCP licensure.

Details

• Work within a hospital respiratory care department, with potential involvement in NICU, Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Pediatrics
• Perform respiratory care procedures including CPAP/BiPAP, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, ventilator management, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Epic charting experience required
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• May be required to float within the facility or to a nearby affiliated hospital approximately 15 minutes away

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Critical Care experience preferred
• NICU experience preferred
• Community Hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) as recognized by the NBRC
• Oregon RCP license required if applicable
• BLS from the AHA required upon hire
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred
• Must provide copies of all required certifications and supervisor reference at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across adult and pediatric/neonatal patient populations
• Participate in departmental education programs, performance improvement initiatives, and new project involvement as requested
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and department leadership
• RTO must be finalized prior to consideration; requests submitted afterward may affect candidacy
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Former employees of this health system are ineligible for assignments until six months after termination date
• First-time travelers will be considered