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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift inpatient acute care position at a large academic teaching hospital in Oregon.
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Inpatient acute care hospital respiratory therapy department providing a full spectrum of respiratory care services
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Work settings include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatrics
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
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Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital may be required; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
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Epic EMR used; experience required
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No on-call requirement
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13-week contract
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Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
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Active RRT credential required
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BLS (AHA Traditional) required — RQI not accepted
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Active OR state license required; pending OR license may be acceptable if applied for promptly — license required if applicable
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Epic EMR experience required
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Teaching hospital experience preferred
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Proficiency with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and high-pressure alarm troubleshooting
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Experience with airway management, tracheostomy care, bronchoscopy, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
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NICU/PICU and pediatrics float experience
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COVID vaccination required; no exemptions accepted
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Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (charge RN references not acceptable)
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Full DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Work history covering the last 7 years — including city, state, dates of employment, and PTO periods — required for consideration
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First-time travelers are accepted for this position
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restriction
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RTO must be disclosed upfront and may not exceed 5 days (2 weeks maximum) for the 13-week contract
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Candidates who are former employees or previous travelers at this facility must provide a reference from the supervising manager at that facility
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Candidates who have worked at this facility must have been gone for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
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Pre-start orientation modules are required and average approximately 2.25 hours for non-RN roles; modules are non-billable
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A Relias exam score of 85% or higher is required
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AHA Traditional BLS/ACLS certifications required; RQI not accepted
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This facility conducts a comprehensive, lifetime background review using an advanced reporting system; no background or license issues will be accepted
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Scrub or dress code details not specified; candidates should inquire during the hiring process
