Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Seaside, Oregon
Providence Seaside Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Seaside, Oregon
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Position floats between units: No
• On-call required: No
• Weekend requirement: Yes, approximately every other weekend
• Block schedules required: No
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Facility type: Critical Access Hospital (25 beds, Trauma Level 4 ED, ICU & Med/Surg)
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any (OR/L&D provided)
• Parking: No fee

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of specialty experience preferred
• First-time travelers considered

Required Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Ventilator management experience (Draeger and Hamilton ventilators)

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work as the solo Respiratory Therapist on shift in a critical access hospital setting
• Experience in Trauma Level 4 Emergency Department, ICU, and Med/Surg units
• Ability to manage ventilators independently

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required (first-time travelers considered)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing (annual) required for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (regulatory, specialty, and regional) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Epic charting system training and transcript required
• Passport-style badge photo required
• Compliance with Oregon and Washington state-specific background and license verifications as applicable

Additional Notes

• No on-call or block scheduling required
• Weekend work approximately every other weekend
• Critical access hospital setting with solo RT responsibility on shift
• Must be comfortable working in a small hospital environment with trauma and ICU patients

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists or those new to travel assignments seeking to work in a critical access hospital environment in Oregon.