Respiratory Therapist - PICU
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a PICU Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of PICU/NICU experience for a night shift position supporting critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients.

Details

• Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care across NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric/adult acute and intermediate care units
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• No call requirements
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit policy
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with PICU or NICU experience required
• BLS and RRT certification required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• State license required if applicable; pending OR license accepted, with ability to apply for license once offered
• Epic charting experience required for consideration
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway management devices
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including CPAP, high frequency ventilators, and oxygen therapy devices
• Experience with medication delivery systems and administration of respiratory medications
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required; charge RN references not accepted
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions

Additional Information

• Provide therapeutic interventions including airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, and point of care testing
• Apply age-specific care approaches in line with Family Centered Care Program principles
• Assist and train other Respiratory Care Practitioners, students, and healthcare team members
• Complete required competency testing and in-services to maintain scope of practice
• Chart and charge for all services provided per hospital policy
• First-time travelers will be considered for this unit
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• RTO must be submitted upfront and should not exceed two weeks
• Previous OHSU employees or travelers must be gone at least 6 months before returning, and require a reference from their prior OHSU supervisor