Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU - $2,425 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

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.

Details

• 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

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

Additional Information

• 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

American Traveler Job ID #P-755774. 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: Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

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