Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,390 per week

American Traveler 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: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a tertiary teaching hospital and Level 1 trauma center requiring 3+ years of experience.

Details

• Facility-wide RRT coverage as part of a 14-16 person respiratory therapy team
• Patient population includes acute care, critical care, NICU, PICU, pediatric acute care, and adult acute/critical care
• Acute patient ratio of 1:25 and critical care ratio of 1:8
• Uses ventilators including Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30 and V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Call requirements include 2-hour response time for oncoming shift
• Float requirements as RRT across NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, and adult acute/critical care
• 25-mile float policy between facilities as needed

Requirements

• RRT license required, if applicable
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience required
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• NRP required for NICU coverage
• Tertiary, teaching hospital experience required
• Level 1 trauma center experience required
• NICU/PICU cardiothoracic experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy care across a wide range of patient populations and acuity levels
• Work as part of a large, collaborative respiratory therapy team covering the entire facility
• Flexible, team-oriented candidates with strong communication skills preferred
• Scrubs provided or flexible dress code
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract at manager's discretion
• Local candidates within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility will be considered local with adjusted pay rate
• Local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months must disclose this at time of consideration
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-753725. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.