Travel RRT 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: 10/13/2026
• 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 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a PICU Respiratory Therapist for a night shift assignment at a children's hospital, requiring RRT certification and PICU or NICU experience.

Details

• Provides respiratory care across NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric/adult acute and intermediate care units
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts
• No call requirements
• EPIC charting system experience preferred
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs

Requirements

• Current RRT certification required
• BLS certification required (AHA Traditional accepted; RQI not accepted)
• NRP, PALS, and state license preferred
• State license required if applicable, pending license acceptable with plan to obtain upon offer
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• PICU or NICU experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, airway management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, high frequency oscillator, ECMO)
• Skilled in medication delivery systems and administration for respiratory therapies
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and RSV
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures including arterial blood sampling and bedside spirometry
• Copies of certifications and proof of COVID vaccination required for consideration (no exemptions)

Additional Information

• Provides therapeutic interventions including airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Performs diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas sampling, bedside spirometry, and point-of-care testing
• Delivers age-specific, family-centered care in accordance with hospital guidelines
• Assists and trains other respiratory therapists, students, and healthcare team members
• Documents and charges for all services provided per hospital policy
• First-time travelers are 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
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront and not exceed two weeks
• Minimum 13-week contract length

American Traveler Job ID #P-755784. 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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