NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland, OR
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,449/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Will position float between units: Yes
Is on-call required? No
Are weekends required? Yes Every other weekend
Are block schedules required? Yes
What are expected ratios? 1:15
Special requirements: Critical care and NICU experience; 2 years current experience in the last 3 years
Are 48 hours approved: Yes
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 418
Scrub Color: All: Any Color; OR/L&D: provided; Micro Bio Tech: business appropriate street clothes (lab coat provided); MLT: Any color scrubs or business casual
Charting: Epic
Parking Cost: No Fee
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Years of Experience:
2 year(s)
Note: 2 years current experience in the last 3 years - Patient Ratio Experience:
1:15 - Charting System:
Required, Any - Teaching Hospital Experience:
- - Community Hospital Experience:
- - LTAC Experience:
- - Trauma Level I Experience:
- - Trauma Level II Experience:
- - Travel Experience Required:
No - Certfications:Certs marked with * are preferred
ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT - Skills:Skills marked with * are preferred
Work Settings
NICU
Adult Critical Care
Emergency DepartmentAirway Management Devices/Suctioning
Nasal airway suctioning
Oral/nasal Suctioning
Tracheostomy care/management
Extubation
Intubation Assist
Nasal airway placement
Oral airway placement
Sputum specimen collection
Pulmonary Hygiene
Suctioning (ETT, NT)Nebulizer
Heated
Trach collar
Cold
Hand heldNeonatal/Pediatrics - Equipment/procedures
Oscillating Ventilator
Bubble CPAP
CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP
Apnea Monitor
Assist in high risk delivery
IMV/SIMV
Intubation Assist
Neonatal transports (inter-departmental)
Pressure/Volume VentilatorOxygen therapy
Bag and mask
ET Tube
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Oxygen tanks
Trach collarVentilator Management
Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
Weaning from mechanical ventilation
BiPAP
CPAP
Patient Transport (inter-departmental and ambulance transport)*
SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation)*
High frequency oscillatorCare of Patient With
ARDS*
Bronchoscopy*
COVID*
Cystic fibrosis*
Fresh tracheostomy*
Aspiration
PneumoniaMedication Administration
Inhaled Flolan*
Inhaled steroids*
Nitric Oxide (INo)*
Perforomist*
Spiriva*
Tobramycin*
Heliox*
Albuterol
Atrovent
Combivent
Flovent
Mucomyst
Pulmicort
Racemic epinephrine
XopenexCare of the Infant/Child With
Transient Tachypnea of the newborn*
Respiratory distress syndrome
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)Professional Knowledge and Skills
Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*
Basic EKG
Chest Physiotherapy: Vest
Chest Physiotherapy
Drawing arterial blood gasesMedication Delivery Systems
Aerosol set up mask
Aerosol set up trach
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)Pulmonary Function Experience
Arterial punctures
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Employer
TalentBurst, Inc
51 nurses recommend working with TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
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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