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Travel Respiratory Therapist Job

Healthforce, Hermiston, OR, United States


Overview
Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy specialty, Hermiston, Oregon. Start date May 18, 2026 for 13 weeks. Travel assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Night shift, 3x12 hours (1800–0630). Working in a Critical Access Hospital setting.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,574–$1,713 per week

Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week

Contract duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hours

Start date: May 18, 2026

Setting: Critical Access Hospital travel assignment

Responsibilities

Provide care and treatment for patients with respiratory and cardiac illness; manage COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease

Proficiently monitor patients on ventilatory support and evaluate cardiopulmonary status; perform clinical assessments of physical and mental status

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team; problem‑solve and function as a collaborative team member

Maintain current knowledge of regulatory standards and patient safety goals; participate in required education for applicable programs (e.g., DNV)

Be able to multitask, anticipate patient and staff needs, and participate in group class settings when appropriate

Float to other departments as needed, with qualified staff before core staff are floated

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Licenses / certifications: Current Oregon RT License; current RRT

Certifications: PALS, NRP, BLS, ACLS required

CRASE: CRASE training preferred; if travel extends beyond 6 months, CRASE training will be required

Experience: None required

Work setting: Ability to work effectively in an indoor hospital environment

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract

Fast credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding

PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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