NICU Certified Respiratory Therapist
Hillsboro, 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 night shift travel assignment requiring 2+ years of NICU/Pediatrics experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• 13-week night shift assignment, 3x12-hour shifts from 1900-0730
• NICU and Pediatrics unit with floating to Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department as needed
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
• Utilizes Epic EMR for charting
• Patient care includes ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures include Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, intubation assist, pressure/volume ventilators, and high flow nasal cannula
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Performs airway management including intubation/extubation assist and suctioning
• Administers medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, inhaled steroids, and Racemic epinephrine

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU/Pediatrics required (hard requirement)
• RRT certification required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (traditional AHA only, RQI not accepted)
• State license required if applicable
• Epic charting experience required
• Community hospital, Trauma Level I, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Two manager or supervisor references from an employer within the last 24 months required (charge RN references not accepted)
• Comprehensive work history verification covering the last seven years required
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
• Must pass background check with no hits on background or license

Additional Information

• Provides respiratory and neuro diagnostic care to NICU and pediatric patients
• Collects sputum specimens and performs pulmonary hygiene and tracheostomy care/management
• Assists with high-risk deliveries and performs infant/child care for conditions including RDS, RSV, and transient tachypnea of the newborn
• Interprets arterial blood gases and performs basic EKG
• Required to complete Relias exams with a minimum score of 85%
• Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• RTO must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no mile radius restriction
• Returning staff must have been away from the facility for at least 6 months to be eligible
• First-time travelers may be considered based on position details