Travel RRT - NICU - $1,944 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Parking Fee

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapist for the NICU in Portland, Oregon. The role requires NICU and critical care experience, with 12-hour night shifts and a 13-week assignment.

The travel position offers a 36-hour workweek with a requirement to work every other weekend. Will float between units and operate in a Short Term Acute Care facility setting with Epic charting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in relevant setting.
• Experience in NICU and adult critical care strongly preferred.
• Must possess RRT and NICU/critical care experience.

Skills

Airway management/suctioning

Ventilator management

Neonatal ICU care

Critical care nursing skills

Education

RRT Certification

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

Tools

Epic

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-36044. 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: RRT Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.