NICU Respiratory Therapist
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• Setting: In-patient acute hospital respiratory therapy department
• Patient Population: Experience required in either PICU and/or NICU
• No call required
• Return to Office (RTO) limit: 5 days or less during the 13-week contract
• EPIC experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy specialty (PICU and/or NICU experience required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification - AHA provider only
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential
• Oregon state license pending acceptable
• Prior travel experience: Not required (unit accepts first-time travelers)

Certifications & Training

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only
• Annual stroke CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment
• Facility-specific training modules (Compass) must be completed prior to start

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including:

  • Education verification
  • Work history verification (last 7 years minimum)
  • National sex offender search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam: Required to meet Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year)
• Fit mask test: Required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire required for all candidates
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series, immune titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)

Additional Requirements

• Two (2) manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required
• Application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position
• Competency exam with a required score of 85% or higher
• Facility-specific policies and professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital respiratory therapy department providing full spectrum respiratory care services
• Night shifts, no call, limited return to office days

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists with NICU or PICU experience looking for a travel contract in Oregon with a reputable health system. First-time travelers are welcome.