Travel RRT - NICU - $2,363 per week

Job ID: P-773331 | Posted Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

About the Role

Short-term acute care hospital NICU/RRT unit in Portland, Oregon. Night shift, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), 36 hours per week. Assignment starts November 9, 2026 for 13 weeks. Patient ratio 1:15. Every other weekend required; block schedule required; floating between units required. Epic EMR experience required. No on-call required. One opening.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to NICU and critical care patients, including airway management, ventilator management, and pulmonary hygiene.
• Administer medications and manage neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment such as bubble CPAP and oscillating ventilators.
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports.
• May float between sister facilities near the contracted facility.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience; critical care and NICU experience required.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT.
• License required if applicable; compact license must be in hand at time of submission.
• Experience with airway management, intubation/extubation assist, ventilator management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment.
• Experience interpreting arterial blood gases and drawing ABGs.
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years.

Additional Information

• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays.
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process; limited flexibility post-offer.
• Any color scrubs accepted, with specific provisions for OR/L&D and lab roles.
• Accepts candidates within 50-mile radius at a lower bill rate.
• Former Providence employees may return as travelers after a 3-month break, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility.
• Only one submission allowed system-wide to Providence facilities at a time.
• First-time travelers considered.
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at Providence facilities as part of consideration.

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 based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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