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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position requiring critical care and NICU experience, night shift at a short-term acute care hospital.

Details

• NICU unit in a short term acute care hospital with 418 staffed beds
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:15
• Floating between units required
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Block schedule required
• Uses Epic for charting
• No on-call required
• Works with oscillating ventilators, bubble CPAP, CPAP/BiPAP, apnea monitors, and other neonatal respiratory equipment
• Performs airway management including suctioning, intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Administers inhaled medications including Nitric Oxide, Flolan, albuterol, and other respiratory medications
• Cares for patients with ARDS, RSV, respiratory distress syndrome, and other respiratory conditions

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of current experience within the last 3 years required
• Critical care and NICU experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Compact state license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Epic charting experience required
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and DOB required for compliance

Additional Information

• First-time travelers considered for this position
• Former Providence permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not be within 50 miles of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50 mile radius
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at Providence facilities as a permanent employee, traveler, or per-diem staff
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the submission process
• Scrubs of any color accepted