RRT Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Talentburst,-Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift in Portland, OR. The contract is onsite for 13 weeks, with 12-hour nights and a 3-day week schedule.

The role requires NICU and critical care experience, with a focus on ventilator management and advanced airway support. You will work in a short-term acute care setting with 418 beds, providing high-level respiratory care across NICU, adult critical care, and ED environments.

Qualifications

• NICU and critical care experience are required.
• 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for NICU and adult ICU patients.
• Ventilator management and airway support as needed.
• Assist in emergent airway procedures and code response.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians in a fast-paced unit.

Skills

NICU experience

Critical care

Ventilator management

Airway management

Pediatric care

Tools

Epic

Job description

$2,449/week Portland, OR

Respiratory Therapist // RRT $1,729 weekly stipends $20/hour $720 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 11/09/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

BLOCK 1ST TIMER -LIC PEND- RRT NICU - Req 10975

Will position float between units: Yes

Is on-call required? No

Are weekends required? Yes Every other weekend

Are block schedules required? Yes

What are expected ratios? 1:15

Special requirements: Need to have critical care and NICU experience

Are 48 hours approved: No

Hospital Highlights

Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care

Total Staffed Beds: 418

Scrub Color: All: Any Color; OR/L&D: provided; Micro Bio Tech: business appropriate street clothes (lab coat provided); MLT: Any color scrubs or business casual

Charting: Epic

Parking Cost: No Fee

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Years of Experience:
  2 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience:
  1:15
• Charting System:
  Required, Any
• Teaching Hospital Experience:
  -
• Community Hospital Experience:
  -
• LTAC Experience:
  -
• Trauma Level I Experience:
  -
• Trauma Level II Experience:
  -
• Travel Experience Required:
  No
• Certfications:Certs marked with * are preferred
  ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Skills:Skills marked with * are preferred

  Work Settings

  NICU
  Adult Critical Care
  Emergency Department

  Airway Management Devices/Suctioning

  Extubation
  Intubation Assist
  Nasal airway placement
  Nasal airway suctioning
  Oral airway placement
  Oral/nasal Suctioning
  Sputum specimen collection
  Tracheostomy care/management
  Pulmonary Hygiene
  Suctioning (ETT, NT)

  Nebulizer

  Heated
  Trach collar
  Cold
  Hand held

  Oxygen therapy

  Bag and mask
  ET Tube
  High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  Oxygen tanks
  Trach collar

  Ventilator Management

  BiPAP
  CPAP
  Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
  Weaning from mechanical ventilation
  Patient Transport (inter-departmental and ambulance transport)*
  SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation)*
  High frequency oscillator

  Neonatal/Pediatrics - Equipment/procedures

  Bubble CPAP
  CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP
  Oscillating Ventilator
  Apnea Monitor
  Assist in high risk delivery
  IMV/SIMV
  Intubation Assist

  Neonatal transports (inter-departmental)
  Pressure/Volume Ventilator

  Care of Patient With

  ARDS*
  Bronchoscopy*
  COVID*
  Cystic fibrosis*
  Fresh tracheostomy*
  Aspiration
  Pneumonia

  Medication Administration

  Inhaled Flolan*
  Inhaled steroids*
  Nitric Oxide (INo)*
  Perforomist*
  Spiriva*
  Tobramycin*
  Heliox*
  Albuterol
  Atrovent
  Combivent
  Flovent
  Mucomyst
  Pulmicort
  Racemic epinephrine
  Xopenex

  Care of the Infant/Child With

  Transient Tachypnea of the newborn*
  Respiratory distress syndrome
  Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

  Professional Knowledge and Skills

  Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*
  Basic EKG
  Chest Physiotherapy: Vest
  Chest Physiotherapy
  Drawing arterial blood gases

  Medication Delivery Systems

  Aerosol set up mask
  Aerosol set up trach
  Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

  Pulmonary Function Experience

  Arterial punctures

Why TalentBurst?

At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.