Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift inpatient acute care position at a large academic teaching hospital in Oregon.

Details

• Inpatient acute care hospital respiratory therapy department providing a full spectrum of respiratory care services
• Work settings include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatrics
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital may be required; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Epic EMR used; experience required
• No on-call requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active RRT credential required
• BLS (AHA Traditional) required — RQI not accepted
• Active OR state license required; pending OR license may be acceptable if applied for promptly — license required if applicable
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and high-pressure alarm troubleshooting
• Experience with airway management, tracheostomy care, bronchoscopy, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• NICU/PICU and pediatrics float experience
• COVID vaccination required; no exemptions accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (charge RN references not acceptable)
• Full DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Work history covering the last 7 years — including city, state, dates of employment, and PTO periods — required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restriction
• RTO must be disclosed upfront and may not exceed 5 days (2 weeks maximum) for the 13-week contract
• Candidates who are former employees or previous travelers at this facility must provide a reference from the supervising manager at that facility
• Candidates who have worked at this facility must have been gone for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
• Pre-start orientation modules are required and average approximately 2.25 hours for non-RN roles; modules are non-billable
• A Relias exam score of 85% or higher is required
• AHA Traditional BLS/ACLS certifications required; RQI not accepted
• This facility conducts a comprehensive, lifetime background review using an advanced reporting system; no background or license issues will be accepted
• Scrub or dress code details not specified; candidates should inquire during the hiring process