Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Portland, OR
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,293/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU – Portland, OR 97213
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Portland, Oregon metropolitan area
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00), every other weekend required. Block scheduling required. Expected patient ratio 1:15. Floating between units required.
Highlights:
- 13-week travel assignment at a 418-bed short-term acute care facility
- Specialized NICU respiratory therapy role with critical care focus
- Epic charting system in a modern healthcare environment
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation
- 48-hour work weeks approved with overtime available
- Free parking provided at the facility
Requirements:
- Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) license; compact license must be held at time of submission
- Current certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS required
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience with at least 1 year in NICU and critical care settings
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:15 or similar
- Proficiency with Epic or comparable charting systems
- Comprehensive NICU skills including high-frequency oscillator ventilation, bubble CPAP, BiPAP, intubation assistance, arterial blood gas interpretation, and neonatal transport
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?
This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a leading acute care facility specializing in neonatal respiratory care. You'll provide critical support to the most vulnerable patients while gaining valuable experience with advanced respiratory technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Competitive compensation package includes support for work-related expenses and comprehensive orientation to ensure your success. Join a team committed to excellence in neonatal respiratory therapy in the vibrant Portland healthcare community.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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