Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT American Traveler - 4.0 Portland, OR Job Details Contract $2,217.39 a week 11 hours ago Qualifications Medical chart preparation RRT Neonatal resuscitation procedures BLS Certification Basic life support Clinical information systems State-specific respiratory therapist license

RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 29, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a children's hospital, requiring PICU or NICU experience and RRT certification. Details Provide respiratory care to patients in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care units Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) No call requirements Candidates may be required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs Epic EMR experience preferred Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience required, with PICU or NICU experience preferred BLS and RRT certification required NRP and PALS certifications preferred Oregon state license required if applicable, pending license accepted with ability to apply once offered Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred Epic charting experience required for consideration Experience with ventilator management, airway management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment 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 including arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, and point of care testing Deliver age-specific care in alignment with the hospital's Family Centered Care Program Assist and train other Respiratory Care Practitioners, students, and healthcare team members Complete required competency testing and in-services to maintain scope of practice Chart and charge for all services provided per hospital policy First-time travelers accepted for this position Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction Returning staff must have a break of 6 or more months since their last assignment before returning as a traveler Requested time off must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks