Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Biddeford, ME Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Travel Contract (Nights)

Biddeford, Maine

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours/Week | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple hospital units including ICU, ER, Nursery (Level 1), and Med/Surge floors, treating patients ranging from newborns to adults
• Attend high-risk deliveries and participate as an active member of the neonatal resuscitation team
• Manage intubation and mechanical ventilation for pediatric patients in the emergency setting
• Operate and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment including Drager V500, Hamilton T-1, V60 BiPAP, Airvo high-flow oxygen units, Neopuff, and RAM cannula
• Float throughout all areas of the hospital as required by department needs
• Accurately document patient care and clinical data using the EPIC electronic medical records system

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience
• Active certifications in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS
• Experience working in an adult ICU, emergency room with pediatric patients, and a hospital nursery/resuscitation team setting
• Proficiency with Drager V500, Hamilton T-1 transport ventilator, Neopuff, and EPIC documentation system
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to treat patients across the full age spectrum, newborn through adult

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NICU and/or PICU experience demonstrating comfort and competency with critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients
• Familiarity with V60 BiPAP, Airvo high-flow oxygen units, and RAM cannula
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with strong communication skills and a positive, respectful attitude

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-specialty hospital environment treating a diverse patient population across all age groups and acuity levels
• 13-week travel contract with a projected start date in Spring 2026, offering stability and a defined assignment timeline