Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,221 per week in Portland, OR

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - NICU Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT-NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of critical care and NICU experience required. Required skills also include tracheostomy care, high flow nasal cannula management, and troubleshooting mechanical ventilation alarms.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - NICU Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT-NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of critical care and NICU experience required. License: Compact license must be in hand at submission. Certifications: BLS, NRP, RRT, ACLS, PALS. Must-Have: Need to have critical care and NICU experience. Previous charge experience is not required. Experience with patient ratios of 1:15 is essential. Charting system experience is required. Description: Position may float between units. Weekends are required every other weekend. Block schedules are required. No on-call duty is required. Position requires understanding of high-level respiratory care in a critical environment. Daily responsibilities may include extubation, intubation assistance, and airway management. Required skills also include tracheostomy care, high flow nasal cannula management, and troubleshooting mechanical ventilation alarms. Experience with neonatal transports and assists in high-risk deliveries will be beneficial. Candidates should be proficient in arterial blood gas interpretation. Knowledge of common respiratory medications and therapies is necessary. Candidates may collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams for patient care. A willingness to float between nearby facilities is required. Travelers may be required to commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays annually. References covering the last year of work experience are necessary. Flexibility regarding schedule and time off requests should be accommodated during the submission process.