Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT American Traveler - 4.0 Portland, OR Job Details Contract $2,217.39 a week 11 hours ago Qualifications Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling RRT BLS Certification Pulmonary critical care Working with pediatric populations Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Pulmonary function testing systems Medication pass administration Collecting samples for laboratory testing Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines Respiratory diagnostics Point-of-care testing (POCT)

Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Oct 13, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

2 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