Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

American Traveler

Portland, Oregon, United States

Position ID: P-755774

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 2

Start date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

$2,413.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU night shift position at a pediatric teaching hospital, requiring RRT certification and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Provide respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care units at a children's hospital
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (18:45-7:15)
• No call requirements
• Candidates may float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Current RRT certification required
• BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU or NICU experience required
• Oregon state license required if applicable, though pending license status accepted with ability to apply once offered
• Epic charting experience required for consideration
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Proficiency in ventilator management, airway management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, high frequency oscillator, and ECMO
• Experience with medication delivery systems and administration for respiratory conditions
• Skilled in arterial blood gas interpretation and various suctioning/airway management techniques
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions

Additional Information

• Provide therapeutic interventions including airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, and point of care testing
• Deliver age-specific care in alignment with the hospital's Family Centered Care Program
• Support and train new respiratory therapists, students, and other healthcare team members
• Complete required competency testing and maintain up-to-date knowledge of care modalities and equipment
• Document and charge for all services provided according to hospital policy
• First-time travelers accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Returning staff must have a 6+ month gap since their last assignment to be eligible
• Upfront RTO requests limited to no more than 2 weeks

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12