Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a children's hospital, requiring PICU or NICU experience and RRT certification.

Details

• Provide respiratory care to patients in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care units
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• No call requirements
• Candidates may be required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with PICU or NICU experience preferred
• BLS and RRT certification required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Oregon state license required if applicable, pending license accepted with ability to apply once offered
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required for consideration
• Experience with ventilator management, airway management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment
• 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 including arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, and point of care testing
• Deliver age-specific care in alignment with the hospital's Family Centered Care Program
• 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 accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• Returning staff must have a break of 6 or more months since their last assignment before returning as a traveler
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks