Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center in Bangor, ME.

Details

• 411-bed Level II Trauma Center hospital in Bangor, ME
• Respiratory Therapy department serving 3 Adult ICUs, a Cardiac Critical Care Unit, a Level II Trauma Center ED, an Intermediate Care Unit, and General Medical Floors; a Level III NICU & PICU is also on-site
• Common diagnoses include COPD, CHF, Cystic Fibrosis, ARDS, MVA Trauma/Surgery, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Stroke, ALS, GBS, COVID-19, and RSV
• Equipment includes Servo U, Servo I, Hamilton T1, Trilogy, V60, V30, EV300, and Vero Biotech Nitric Delivery systems
• Charting via Cerner
• Night shift: 1845–0715; most needs are on nights
• 48 hours per week
• 13-week contract
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Voluntary call only, available 2 hours before and 2 hours after shift
• Float to other trained units only

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; candidates with CRT and extensive experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• BLS required
• Current compact or ME RRT license required if applicable
• Critical care experience including airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, code blue and rapid response, and inhaled medication administration
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required for this posting
• 2 professional references within the past year required; at least one must be from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge Nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Full SSN, Driver's License, and flu vaccination required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must have a permanent address 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be eligible; candidates living 100+ miles north may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Candidates must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• Orientation consists of 1 general orientation shift with an RT Educator, followed by 1 shift per unit trained to (generally 4–5 shifts total)
• Department is very critical care-focused and protocol-driven
• Supported by a Lead/Charge RT, Manager, Assistant Manager, RT Educator, and Medical Director
• Flu vaccination is required for clearance to start; medical exemptions only are accepted and require a minimum of 2 weeks for facility review
• All RTO must be submitted for manager approval
• Holiday coverage assigned as scheduled unless RTO is confirmed in advance
• Any professional scrub color or pattern is acceptable; access to OR scrub machines is also available
• Free on-site parking available
• Interviews conducted via Simpli.fi