Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position available in Portland, Maine. The role involves providing respiratory therapy services within a varied patient population, including neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), adult acute, and critical care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Portland, Maine
• Shift: 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Required Certifications and Education: BLS (Basic Life Support) required, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for NICU, RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification required.
• Experience: 3+ years in tertiary, teaching hospital settings, level 1 trauma, NICU/PICU, adult acute and critical care.
• Additional Information: Position is a replacement for permanent staff, with a single opening available.
• Equipment Experience: Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators, Hamilton T1 and C1 ventilators, Respironics V30 and V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, Vapotherm.
• Candidate Attributes: Flexible, team player, excellent communication skills.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1275592. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus