Travel Certified Respiratory Therapist NICU - $2,082 per week

Slate Healthcare; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for NICU support in Portland, Oregon. This 13-week assignment offers 36 hours/week with 12-hour night shifts in a busy NICU.

You will provide respiratory care to critically ill neonates, manage ventilators, administer therapies, and collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes. Required: NICU/critical care experience and credentials (NRP, ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT).

Qualifications

• NICU/critical care experience required.
• Strong ventilator management skills preferred.
• Team collaboration in a high-acuity setting required.
• Certification in RRT and neonatal-focused credentials expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill neonates in NICU.
• Manage ventilators and administer therapies as prescribed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

NICU expertise

Critical care

Education

RRT Certification

NRP

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Tools

Ventilators

Monitors

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

As an RRT in NICU, you'll provide respiratory care to critically ill infants, collaborating closely with healthcare teams. Your role will include managing ventilators, administering therapies, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of neonates in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Highlights

• Critical care experience required
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Night shifts: 3x12 hour schedule
• Located in the heart of Portland, OR
• Collaborative healthcare team environment

Requirements

• NRP
• 2 years current experience in the last 3 years
• ACLS
• RRT
• BLS
• PALS

Slate Healthcare Job ID #2bc9dd4a-9c37-43c6-9b9d-3da9dff7e56b. 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.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.