Registered Respiratory Therapist – Inpatient Acute Care
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

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

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an in-patient acute hospital respiratory therapy department providing a full spectrum of respiratory care services.
• Night shift schedule with no on-call requirements.
• Must be willing to be cross-trained in other areas.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers.
• Return to office (RTO) requirement: 5 days or less during the 13-week contract.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Oregon.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider only.
• RRT credential.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other certifications may be required depending on facility policies (verify with recruiter).
• Completion of facility-specific training modules prior to start (e.g., privacy, harassment prevention).
• Fit testing for respiratory masks required within one year prior to start (must be completed through agency, not onsite).
• Compliance with facility’s professional appearance policy.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• National Sex Offender Search and other federal/state checks completed within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel test including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination/declination documentation.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline December 1, 2025).
• Physical exam not required unless specified for certain transport roles.
• Two professional references from supervisors/managers within the last 24 months required.
• Application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until their start date.
• Facility requires signing of job description, professional appearance policy, coronavirus protocol attestation, and vaccine declination/waiver forms if applicable.
• Facility-specific orientation and training materials will be provided and must be completed prior to badge issuance.
• Medication override test and other competency exams may be assigned after start.
• Facility does not require annual updates for background checks or drug screens unless there is a gap of 30+ days between assignments.
• Candidates who fail fit testing may be required to complete Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) training.

Summary

This is a night shift travel contract for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 1.5 years of experience. The role involves acute inpatient respiratory care with no on-call duties and requires Oregon licensure (pending acceptable). The facility supports first-time travelers and emphasizes compliance with thorough background checks, immunizations, and training prior to start.