Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

$1,814-1,941/week

Posted 2 hours ago

Verified

Highlighted offer

American Traveler will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity

Compare 4 agency options

Apply with multiple agencies to increase your chances of success.

Best chance of placement

American Traveler

4.9rating(125 reviews)

$1,894/week

Hourly Rate$53

Stated hours36

Apply now View details

Job info

RRT

Job Overview

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day, 3x12 hours
Hours per week: 36
Contract length: 13 weeks
Start: ASAP

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Oregon
Respiratory Care Practitioner (1 year of experience)
Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
High school diploma or equivalency
Experience with Epic

Preferred Experience

NICU experience
Critical care experience

Role Highlights

Provides respiratory care procedures and protocols, including CPAP/BiPAP, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, ventilator management, pulmonary screens, hemodynamic monitoring, pulse oximetry, and monitoring system setup/use
May also support pulmonary function testing, SCNY, and endoscopy depending on department needs
Participates in departmental education, performance improvement, new projects, and other assigned responsibilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalency is mandatory
Two years of college education, including an associate degree or bachelor’s degree, is preferred

Additional Notes

Must work well with patients, physicians, and coworkers
Must be familiar with hospital ethics, departmental procedures, and policies

Facility

Salem Hospital

4.2rating(52 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Salem Hospital

5.0rating

Anonymous

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Staff Position

Review of Salem Hospital on Apr 1, 2026

View all reviews

DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.

Short Term Acute Care
421 beds

ADDRESS890 Oak Street SoutheastSalem, OR 97301

View more details

About Salem, OR

As a travel nurse in Salem, OR here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Salem's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter average lows range from 32-35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Salem, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Salem is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Salem has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundant flora.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Salem offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic district and Oregon State Capitol, visiting wineries in the award-winning wine country, enjoying Minto Brown Island Park for outdoor activities, and exploring unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Downtown Salem.

Was this helpful?

Yes

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue