RRT - NICU
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,363/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care369 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position requiring critical care and NICU experience along with RRT certification, open to first-time travelers.
Details
- NICU unit within a short-term acute care hospital
- 1:15 patient ratio
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
- Block schedule required
- Every other weekend required
- Floating between units required
- Epic charting system required
- No on-call required
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Critical care and NICU experience required
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
- Compact state license must be in hand at time of submission
- License required if applicable
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with ventilator management, intubation assist, and airway management devices required
- Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as bubble CPAP, oscillating ventilators, and neonatal transport required
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will be considered for this position
- Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
- Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
- Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
- Local radius rule of 50 miles applies
- Scrub color requirements vary by department, with some areas providing scrubs or requiring business casual attire
- No parking fee at this facility
Facility
Providence Portland Medical Center
5 nurses recommend working with Providence Portland Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 369 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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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