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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) is needed for a facility located in Portland, Maine. This position involves working in a dynamic environment with a variety of patient cases, including pediatric, adult, and critical care. The role requires providing respiratory therapy services across multiple units within the facility, including the newly expanded Surgical ICU and Intermediate Care units.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Dayshift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required if working in NICU, Education modules specific to respiratory therapy required, a minimum of 3 years of experience in a tertiary, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma setting, with experience in NICU/PICU, pediatric emergency departments, adult acute, and critical care units.
• Preferred Qualifications: NICU/PICU experience, cardiothoracic care, team-oriented personality, excellent communication skills
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including NICU/PICU, emergency departments, and adult critical care units.
• Additional Information: The assignment includes working every other weekend and participating in the call rotation, approximately one call shift per month. Reasonable scheduling preferences may be considered, with documented approved time off guaranteed. The position involves providing respiratory therapy services utilizing equipment such as Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30 and V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm.

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 #1279638. 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