Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Maine.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist\n Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n Start Date: 09/21/2026\n Duration: 17 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, nights\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs\n Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n Start Date: Sep 21, 2026\n Length: 17 weeks\n Openings: 1\n Description\n American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a tertiary teaching hospital, requiring 3+ years of experience and RRT certification.Details\n \n Tertiary, teaching hospital, Level 1 trauma center setting\n Respiratory Therapy department covering the entire facility with a team of 14-16 RRTs\n Acute patient ratio of 1:25 and critical patient ratio of 1:8\n Uses Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30 and V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm ventilators\n EMR: EPIC\n Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM\n On-call requirement with 2-hour response time for oncoming shift\n Float requirement includes NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, and adult acute and critical care\n 25-mile float policy between facilities as needed\n Requirements\n \n RRT certification required\n BLS required, ACLS preferred, NRP required for NICU\n License required if applicable\n Minimum 3+ years of respiratory therapy experience required\n Tertiary, teaching hospital, and Level 1 trauma experience required\n NICU/PICU cardiothoracic experience preferred\n EPIC EMR experience required\n Driver's License required for consideration\n 2 professional references required\n Additional Information\n \n Provide respiratory therapy coverage across varied patient populations throughout the facility\n Work as part of a large, collaborative RRT team\n Flexible, team-oriented candidates with strong communication skills preferred\n Scrubs provided or flexible scrub color policy\n Local candidates may be considered, though local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions\n Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility will be considered local\n Earbuds, laptops, and cell phone usage prohibited on the unit\n RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract at manager's discretion\n Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during consideration\n \n \n 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/RRTAbout American Traveler\n \n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.\n \n \n