Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU - $2,413 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU night shift position at a pediatric teaching hospital in Portland, Oregon. The assignment starts October 13, 2026, runs for 13 weeks, and offers 36 hours per week across three 12‑hour night shifts (18:45–07:15). Two openings are available. Candidates will provide respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care units, with potential to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs. No call requirements. Epic EMR experience is preferred. First‑time travelers are accepted; local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction. Returning staff must have a 6+ month gap since their last assignment. Upfront time‑off requests are limited to no more than 2 weeks. Job ID: P‑755774.

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 3 × 12‑hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start date: October 13, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• No call requirements

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification
• BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU or NICU experience
• Oregon state license required (pending license status accepted with ability to apply once offered)
• Epic charting experience required for consideration
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• COVID‑19 vaccination proof required with no exemptions

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.