RRT PICU
Portland, OR
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Nights 3x12PICU or NICU experience requiredNo CallMin 1.5 years exp requiredUnit accepts first time travelersEPIC exp preferredBLS and RRT requiredAs a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will provide support in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards. Additionally, you will provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.Function/Duties of Position: Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to airway management, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, and point of care testing. Therapeutic modalities and communication approached with reference to age specific needs of the patient, including the Doernbecher Children's Hospital Family Centered Care Program. Assists other Respiratory Care Practitioners and health professionals to provide quality patient care in the spirit of teamwork. Trains new Respiratory Therapists, students and other healthcare team members. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a manager, supervisor, or lead worker. Demonstrates an understanding of current and all new care modalities and equipment. Completes all competency testing, required in-services and activities. Takes personal responsibility for maintaining competency for equipment and modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice. Seeks assistance in managing workload as needed. Recognizes the need for guidance and uses expertise of others when appropriate. Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and committee process to effect change. Charts and charges for all services provided per policy. Modified Time:7/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Samantha Bennett Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 4 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT, OR state licenseSkills : Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Albuterol, ARDS, Aspiration, Assist in high risk delivery, Atrovent, Bag and mask, Basic EKG, Bicarbonate*, BiPAP, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Bronchoscopy*, Bubble CPAP, Chest Physiotherapy, Chest Physiotherapy: Vest, Combivent, CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, Cystic fibrosis, ECMO, ECMO, Emergency Department*, ET Tube, Extubation, Flovent, Fresh tracheostomy, Hand held, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High frequency jet ventilator*, High frequency jet ventilator*, High frequency oscillator, IMV/SIMV, Inhaled Flolan*, Inhaled steroids, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Intubation Assist, Intubation Assist, Isuprel, Ketamine, Lidocaine, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Mucomyst, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, NICU, Nitric Oxide (INo), Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Oscillating Ventilator, Patient Transport (inter-departmental and ambulance transport), Pediatric Critical Care, Perforomist*, Pneumonia, Pulmicort, Pulmonary Hygiene, Racemic epinephrine, Respiratory distress syndrome, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), Spiriva, Sputum specimen collection, Suctioning (ETT, NT), T-piece, Terbutaline Sulfate, Theophylline, Tobramycin, Trach collar, Trach collar, Tracheostomy care/management, Transient Tachypnea of the newborn, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Ultrasonic, Umbilical blood gases*, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Xopenex, EEGs, Micro-premie, pre/post cardiac surgery Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : none Orientation Hours : 48 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Pediatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : In-patient acute hospital respiratory therapy department providing full spectrum of respiratory care services (NICU, PICU, PEDS and Adults). Special Procedures/Unit Details : PICU, NICU, and Peds floor experience is required.**** OHSU would like the RRT to be able to do acute care floors for all patients. Their flexibility would be beneficial for our staffing needs. Peds would be their primary role during their contract but floating to adult acute care is also an expectation. *** Strong experience in PICU, NICU, and Peds Floors are required. **** PICU to include both medical patients and pre- and post-op cardiac patients, ECMO patients and delivery of INO. Should be well versed with the Hamilton G5 and Hamilton C-1. Prefer experience with the VDR but not required. **** NICU experience must include micro preemies and pre-op cardiac patients, as well as knowledge of 3100A and INO delivery. Prefer experience with the VDR but not required. **** They should also be familiar with Cystic Fibrosis patients; the expectation is they will also be asked to work Peds floor when needed.**** Prefer NPS credential Special Equipment : Required vent exp: Hamilton G5, C-1, 3100-APreferred vent: VDR #Tier2 Travel Compliance Compliance document deadline is one week prior to start and labs must be completed within 48 hours of signing SSN- last 4 DOB- Full DOB RTO- Must have upfront (no more than 2 weeks) # of jobs in system we can sub: 2 Requires 2+ years experience Valid State License Preferred at time of submission Accepts locals/same rates apply References Required Work History Verification: Must include the last seven years of work history, including city and state for each position, dates of employment, and even PTO. Please also discuss with the candidate on the front end that someone will be reaching out. This can be a very extensive process! Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals nearby- Per unit Copy of Certifications- BLS/ACLS AHA- Traditional AHA/ Does not accept RQI Relias exams: OHSU requires a score of 85% or more Epic experience required to submit Background: Will not accept any Background or license hits. OHSU uses the Advanced Reporting system, which conducts a comprehensive, lifetime background review. These checks can be extensive and may take additional time to process. Return Staff Policy: must be gone 6+ months If a traveler calls into the e-line, if it s an RN, they are pushed to a Tuesday start, and if Allied, they are pushed to a Thursday start Modules: Modules are non-billable RN - average 4.5 hours Non-RN - average 2.25 hours Modules are completed pre-start, and vary based on profession Modules are recorded via transcripts Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCompliance document deadline is one week prior to start and labs must be completed within 48 hours of signingSSN- last 4DOB- Full DOBRTO- Must have upfront (no more than 2 weeks)# of jobs in system we can sub: 2Requires 2+ years experienceValid State License Preferred at time of submissionAccepts locals/same rates applyReferences RequiredWork History Verification: Must include the last seven years of work history, including city and state for each position, dates of employment, and even PTO. Please also discuss with the candidate on the front end that someone will be reaching out. This can be a very extensive process!Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals nearby- Per unitCopy of Certifications- BLS/ACLS AHA- Traditional AHA/Does not accept RQIRelias exams: OHSU requires a score of 85% or moreEpic experience required to submitBackground: Will not accept any Background or license hits. OHSU uses the Advanced Reporting system, which conducts a comprehensive, lifetime background review. These checks can be extensive and may take additional time to process.Return Staff Policy: must be gone 6+ monthsIf a traveler calls into the e-line, if it s an RN, they are pushed to a Tuesday start, and if Allied, they are pushed to a Thursday startModules:Modules are non-billableRN - average 4.5 hoursNon-RN - average 2.25 hoursModules are completed pre-start, and vary based on professionModules are recorded via transcripts