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:
A Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in Pediatric Respiratory Therapy is needed in Portland, Maine. The position involves providing respiratory care across various units, including NICU, PICU, adult acute, and critical care departments. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Portland, Maine
• Shift: 12 hours, with shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
• Required Qualifications: BLS certification required; ACLS preferred; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required for NICU; Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required; 0 years of minimum experience; location in Maine
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS preferred; NRP for NICU Certification preferred
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including NICU and PICU
• Additional Information: Coverage for leave; candidate must be flexible, a team player with great 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 #1280898. 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