RRT - NICU
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position requiring critical care and NICU experience along with RRT certification.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital setting in the NICU/RRT unit
• Patient ratio of 1:15
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Block schedule required
• Floating between units required
• Epic EMR experience required
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care and NICU experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• License required if applicable
• Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Experience with airway management, intubation/extubation assist, ventilator management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment
• Experience interpreting arterial blood gases and drawing ABGs
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to NICU and critical care patients, including airway management, ventilator management, and pulmonary hygiene
• Administer medications and manage neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment such as bubble CPAP and oscillating ventilators
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• May float between sister facilities near the contracted facility
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process; limited flexibility post-offer
• Any color scrubs accepted, with specific provisions for OR/L&D and lab roles
• Accepts candidates within 50-mile radius at a lower bill rate
• Former Providence employees may return as travelers after a 3-month break, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• Only one submission allowed system-wide to Providence facilities at a time
• First-time travelers considered
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at Providence facilities as part of consideration