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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $1,792 per week

$1,792 per week
Temporary

Prime Staffing

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Hood River, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 07/27/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63834806 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:30 - 07:00) Description: BLOCK 1Y/ 1ST TIMER - RRT - Req 10368Will position float between units: yes per unit needsIs on-call required? NoAre weekends required? Yes 1830-0700Are block schedules required? YesWhat are expected ratios? 1 on per shiftSpecial requirements: Need ACLS/BLS, NRP; PALS is strongly preferred/recommended but not a hardstop requirement. This requires most weekend night. 3 night blocks; primarily see pediatric patients through the ED and do not typically keep pediatric patients outside of the ED. The majority of the patient population is adult, and they do not see a high volume of critical cases, as most care is standardized.Are 48 hours approved: NoHospital HighlightsType of Facility: Critical Access/ Level III Trauma CenterTotal Staffed Beds: 25Teaching HospitalScrub Color: All: Any Color; Scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED and Maternal ChildCharting: Epic Parking Cost: No Fee Modified Time:7/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Megan Morgan Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT, Oregon LicenseSkills : Adult Critical Care, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Albuterol, ARDS*, Arterial punctures, Aspiration, Atrovent, Bag and mask, Basic EKG, Bicarbonate, BiPAP, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia*, Capillary blood gases*, Chest Physiotherapy, Combivent, COVID, CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, Cystic fibrosis*, Drawing arterial blood gases, Emergency Department, ET Tube, Extubation, Flovent, Flow-by*, Fresh tracheostomy*, Hand held, Heated*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Inhaled steroids, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Intubation Assist, Intubation Assist*, Ketamine*, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Mucomyst, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Near drowning*, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Oxygen tanks, Patient Transport (inter-departmental and ambulance transport), Pneumonia, Pulmicort, Pulmonary Hygiene, Racemic epinephrine, Respiratory distress syndrome*, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)*, SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation)*, Spiriva, Sputum specimen collection, Suctioning (ETT, NT), T-piece*, T-piece*, Trach collar*, Trach collar*, Tracheostomy care/management, Transient Tachypnea of the newborn*, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Xopenex, intervention and attendance of all deliveries Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : meet unit needs Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : none Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 17 Number of Visits Per Day : 30 Number of Rooms : 25 Number of Beds : 25 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Respiratory Services, Rapid Response Teams Patient Diagnoses : - Special Procedures/Unit Details : - Special Equipment : - #Tier3 Travel Compliance SSN DOB RTO - 6 days total or 3 consecutive days can be auto-approved . Anything more, traveler will sign contract with pending RTO. *Anything more than 6 Days will potentially delay your offer while we run approval by the client. To minimize turn around please limit total RTO requests. Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, NYE, NYD) MUST request all RTO / specific scheduling requests up-front during submittal. Post submittal/offer RTO may not be considered or granted. Inflexibility beyond contracted schedule and/or RTO may lead to termination of contract and system DNR. # of jobs in system we can sub - 1 across all Providence IRC facilities/regions Requires specific amount of exp. - 1 YR exp. unless specified in title/description OR license required, can submit with it pending , unless specified in job title Mile Radius Rule - 50 mile radius rule Local rule: accepted at lower BR References Required: 2 References covering 1 year (6 months for CNA s) within the last 3 years during the compliance process and prior to start. Can include Charge RNs/Lead Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by yes details in job description Specific charting exp. required - EPIC required Bill rate- firm Background Policy to be noted prior to submission Any hits we have to send for approval Return Staff Policy - 3 months between perm and travel Must include response to the following from the candidate with submission: Have you ever worked at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, on a travel contract, or as registry/per-diem? If yes, please include location and dates worked. *****Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities nearby your contracted facility. Travelers' refusal to float may result in termination of assignment and/or forfeiture of guaranteed hours.***** PLEASE NOTE - Must have a vehicle for this assignment! If required for the assignment, Client agrees to supply Providers with communication devices (i.e. cell phone, pager, etc.) needed to perform the duties as assigned at no cost to Provider or Agency. If Client does not provide a mobile phone required for the assignment, Client agrees to pay Agency monthly, for all work-related cell phone use by each Provider, up to a maximum amount of $50.00 as invoiced by Agency. Providers will be responsible for submitting monthly cell phone bill directly to Agency. No Call-In: Candidates should Not reach out to facility contacts directly unless it is for an agreed-upon interview that has been communicated by AM or PM Modules: Modules are non-billable, average 16 hours spent. Over 20 hours requires PM approval Modules are completed pre-start, and annually Time spent on modules is self-reported, completion is recorded in Workramp transcripts Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceSSNDOBRTO - 6 days total or 3 consecutive days can be auto-approved. Anything more, traveler will sign contract with pending RTO. *Anything more than 6 Days will potentially delay your offer while we run approval by the client. To minimize turn around please limit total RTO requests. Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, NYE, NYD)MUST request all RTO / specific scheduling requests up-front during submittal. Post submittal/offer RTO may not be considered or granted. Inflexibility beyond contracted schedule and/or RTO may lead to termination of contract and system DNR.# of jobs in system we can sub - 1 across all Providence IRC facilities/regionsRequires specific amount of exp. - 1 YR exp. unless specified in title/descriptionOR license required, can submit with it pending , unless specified in job titleMile Radius Rule - 50 mile radius ruleLocal rule: accepted at lower BRReferences Required: 2 References covering 1 year (6 months for CNA s) within the last 3 years during the compliance process and prior to start. Can include Charge RNs/LeadCandidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by yes details in job descriptionSpecific charting exp. required - EPIC requiredBill rate- firmBackground Policy to be noted prior to submission Any hits we have to send for approvalReturn Staff Policy - 3 months between perm and travelMust include response to the following from the candidate with submission:Have you ever worked at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, on a travel contract, or as registry/per-diem? If yes, please include location and dates worked.*****Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities nearby your contracted facility. Travelers' refusal to float may result in termination of assignment and/or forfeiture of guaranteed hours.*****PLEASE NOTE - Must have a vehicle for this assignment!If required for the assignment, Client agrees to supply Providers with communication devices (i.e. cell phone, pager, etc.) needed to perform the duties as assigned at no cost to Provider or Agency. If Client does not provide a mobile phone required for the assignment, Client agrees to pay Agency monthly, for all work-related cell phone use by each Provider, up to a maximum amount of $50.00 as invoiced by Agency. Providers will be responsible for submitting monthly cell phone bill directly to Agency.No Call-In: Candidates should Not reach out to facility contacts directly unless it is for an agreed-upon interview that has been communicated by AM or PMModules:Modules are non-billable, average 16 hours spent. Over 20 hours requires PM approvalModules are completed pre-start, and annuallyTime spent on modules is self-reported, completion is recorded in Workramp transcripts Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:112

Prime Staffing Job ID #37369447. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied / Tech:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:30:00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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