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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – NICU | Portland, Oregon

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Portland, Oregon providing neonatal and critical care respiratory therapy in a short-term acute care hospital. Join a collaborative respiratory care team for a 13-week NICU-focused assignment serving patients across the lifespan.

In this travel respiratory therapist role, you will provide advanced respiratory support while collaborating with respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, nursing, providers, and other interdisciplinary partners.

Located in Portland, Oregon, the 97213 area offers a welcoming urban setting with convenient access to neighborhood cafes, parks, cultural attractions, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Location: Portland, Oregon 97213
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,950
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Scheduling: Block scheduling available; no on-call requirement
• Patient Population: Neonates, adults, and geriatric patients
• Clinical Setting: Hospital-based respiratory therapy with NICU and critical care responsibilities
• Floating: May float between units or nearby affiliated facilities based on operational needs
• Documentation: Electronic medical record experience required; Epic experience is beneficial

NICU Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and eligibility to practice in Oregon; compact licensure must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; 2 years of experience, including NICU and critical care, strongly preferred
• Current RRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Recent experience caring for neonatal and critically ill patients
• Demonstrated competency with mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, oscillating ventilation, and ventilator weaning
• Experience with neonatal airway management, intubation assistance, tracheostomy care, suctioning, arterial blood gases, and respiratory treatments
• Ability to work nights, every other weekend, and a block schedule
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory care to NICU, critical care, emergency, adult, and geriatric patients
• Assess respiratory status and respond promptly to changes in oxygenation, ventilation, and airway stability
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP systems, high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, oscillating ventilators, oxygen delivery devices, and high-pressure alarms
• Assist with neonatal and high-risk deliveries, intubation, airway placement, and emergency respiratory interventions
• Provide tracheostomy care, endotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, and aerosolized medication treatments
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary care team
• Support patient transport between departments and provide respiratory care during transport when indicated
• Collaborate with rapid response teams, nursing, providers, and other clinical departments to promote positive patient outcomes
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic medical record
• Float between units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism

Apply now for this NICU-focused Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Portland, Oregon, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving patients across the lifespan.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.