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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position located in Portland, Maine. This full-time role involves working within a busy respiratory therapy department, providing specialized care for pediatric, adult, and critical care patients in a tertiary, teaching hospital setting. The position offers an opportunity to work on a night shift schedule with varied clinical responsibilities, including equipment management and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience, current BLS certification, ACLS preferred, NRP for NICU, Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) certification, educational requirements as specified, located in Portland, ME
• Preferred Qualifications: NICU/PICU experience, cardio-thoracic, acute care pediatrics, and emergency department experience, flexible, team-oriented, and communicative personality traits
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including NICU/PICU and adult critical care units
• Additional Information: Must have tertiary, teaching hospital experience, level 1 trauma designation. The assignment involves working every other weekend and participating in the call rotation (approximately one call shift per month). Candidate must be flexible and a team player, with strong communication skills. Scrub color will be provided or flexible. Reasonable scheduling preferences may be considered, but only approved requested time off documented in the contract is guaranteed.

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 #1282269. 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