Respiratory Therapist PICU/NICU
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
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.
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oregon.
• Minimum 1.5 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Respiratory therapy experience within the last year.
• Pediatric respiratory therapist experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA provider only).

Experience & References

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Two (2) manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required, showing direct supervision.
• If one reference within 24 months is unavailable, a second reference dated within 3–5 years may be accepted with proper documentation.
• At least 7 years of detailed work history (including city and state) required for background screening.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background check must be completed within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• National Sex Offender Search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel test including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start; lab-based and SAMHSA certified.
• No open court cases allowed.
• Personal criminal history statement required if any convictions appear on background check.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (2 Step-PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD) within 12 months prior to start; chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire required if positive TB history.
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates.
• Immunity or vaccination (or signed declination) required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap preferred)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by December 1, 2025.
• Fit mask testing required within one year prior to start (N95 or equivalent); onsite fit testing not available.
• Physical exam required to meet Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year of start).

Competencies & Training

• Must complete facility-specific compliance and orientation modules prior to start.
• Medication override test provided for RNs during orientation (not required before start).
• Stroke CEUs required annually for certain units (not specifically for this role).
• Competency exam with a required score of 85% or higher.
• Color blindness testing not required for this specialty.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date; any planned unavailability must be communicated in advance.
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Facility-specific job description must be signed prior to start.
• No call responsibilities.
• EPIC experience preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers a focused opportunity for experienced respiratory therapists with PICU and NICU backgrounds seeking a night shift travel contract in Oregon.