Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – PICU/NICU
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory Therapist)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services in an in-patient acute hospital setting.
• Work primarily in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Unit accepts first-time travel therapists.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oregon.
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience, with experience within the last year.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA provider only).
• Preferred certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA provider only
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA provider only
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP only
• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day.
• Must have completed two (2) manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months.
• Education verification and work history verification required.
• Background checks including criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and drug testing (10-panel with methamphetamines) must be completed prior to start.
• Primary source verification of state respiratory therapy license within 60 days prior to start.
• Competency exam with a required score of 85% or higher.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and professional appearance policies prior to start.

Experience & Skills

• PICU and NICU respiratory therapy experience required.
• EPIC experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers; prior travel experience is not required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit mask test required within one year prior to start (N95 or equivalent).
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or signed declination)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD) within 12 months or documented positive TB with clear chest x-ray and annual questionnaire.
• Annual flu vaccination or signed declination.
• Drug screen must be laboratory-based, negative 10-panel including methamphetamines, completed within 3 months prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-required online training modules prior to start (e.g., privacy, harassment prevention).
• For RRTs, additional modules and orientation materials will be provided.
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date.
• Personal statement required if any conviction appears on background check.
• Radiation badge required only if applicable to specific roles (not typical for this position).

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital respiratory therapy department.
• Full spectrum of respiratory care services.
• Night shift schedule with no call.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric and neonatal critical care environment with support for first-time travel respiratory therapists.