RRT
Bend, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of acute, trauma, ED, and critical care experience for a night shift position requiring the ability to work independently in a critical access hospital.

Details

• Critical access hospital setting within a community hospital system
• Respiratory therapy department covering acute, trauma, ED, and critical care patients
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Block scheduling
• Weekend work required at minimum every other weekend, with more possible based on operational need
• Floating required to all 4 campus locations: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras
• On-call is voluntary, not required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Adult critical care and emergency department skills required
• NICU and pediatric critical care experience highly preferred

Requirements

• RRT certification required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be able to work independently in a critical access hospital setting
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT
• Pending license accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• RTO restrictions limited to 7 days
• Responsibilities include ventilator management, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and airway management
• Skilled in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience with medication delivery systems including MDIs, nebulizers, and aerosol setups
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia
• Neonatal/pediatric equipment experience including CPAP, oscillating ventilators, and high-risk delivery assistance preferred
• Patient transport experience including inter-departmental and ambulance transport