Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Biddeford, Maine, United States

Position ID: P-750723

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

$2,383.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel position requiring RRT certification and experience across ICU, ER, Nursery, and Med Surge settings.

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy department covering ICU, ER, Level 1 Nursery, and Med Surg floors
• Patient population ranges from newborns to adults, including high-risk deliveries and pediatric intubation cases
• Uses Drager V500 and V60 BiPAP ventilators, Hamilton T-1 transport ventilator, AirVo high-flow oxygen units, NeoPuff, and Ram cannula
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed weekly hours including weekend rotation
• No call requirements
• Floats to all areas of the hospital, including a 25-mile float policy between facilities as needed

Requirements

• Active RRT license required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Experience in adult ICU, ER (including pediatric intubation and mechanical ventilation), Level 1 Nursery, and Med Surg required
• Experience attending high-risk C-sections and participating in resuscitation teams required
• NICU and PICU experience preferred
• Strong assessment skills and experience with specified respiratory equipment required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations throughout the hospital
• Participate as part of the resuscitation team for high-risk deliveries
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary care team across multiple units
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a positive attitude expected
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility will be considered local, which may affect pay rate but not eligibility
• Local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates who worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during consideration
• RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days being a reasonable amount for a 13-week contract
• First-time travelers may be considered

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12