Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

American Traveler; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU night shift position at a pediatric teaching hospital. Requires RRT certification and a minimum of 2 years of PICU/NICU experience. Oregon license required if applicable, pending status accepted with ability to apply after offer.

Epic charting experience preferred. Responsibilities include providing respiratory care across NICU/PICU/ED and adult/pediatric units, with a 3x12 night schedule and no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Current RRT certification is 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 is required for consideration.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Proficiency in ventilator and airway management with neonatal/pediatric equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, HFOV, ECMO).
• Experience with medication delivery systems for respiratory conditions.
• Arterial blood gas interpretation and suctioning/airway management techniques.
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in NICU, PICU, ED, and pediatric & adult units at a children's hospital.
• Night shift schedule: 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.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and CPR.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, and point-of-care testing.
• Deliver age-specific care per Family Centered Care Program.
• Support and train new respiratory therapists, students, and other healthcare team members.
• Complete competency testing and maintain knowledge of care modalities and equipment.
• Document and charge for all services per hospital policy.
• First-time travelers accepted for this position.
• Local candidates accepted at same pay rate with no radius restriction.
• Returning staff must have a 6+ month gap since last assignment.
• Upfront RTO requests limited to no more than 2 weeks.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Neonatal care

Pediatric care

ABG interpretation

Team training

CPAP/BiPAP/ECMO knowledge

Education

Oregon state license

Tools

Epic EMR experience

Job 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs