Respiratory Therapist - NICU
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: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PICU night shift position at a pediatric teaching hospital, requiring RRT certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Work in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric/adult acute and intermediate care wards at a children's hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• No call requirements
• Candidates may float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Current RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU or NICU experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required for consideration
• State license required if applicable
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (charge RN references not accepted)

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 therapists, students, and healthcare team members
• Experience with ECMO, high frequency jet/oscillating ventilators, and neonatal/pediatric airway management preferred
• Chart and charge for all services provided per policy
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• RTO must be submitted upfront and limited to no more than 2 weeks
• Previous OHSU employees or travelers must be gone a minimum of 6 months before returning as a traveler