Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 21, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of experience for a night shift position at a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital in Portland, ME.

Details

• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 26-week contract assignment
• Respiratory Therapy department covering the entire facility with a team of 14–16 RRTs
• Patient population includes adult acute and critical care, pediatrics (NICU/PICU), and ED patients
• Patient ratios: 1:25 for acute care, 1:8 for critical care
• Ventilator equipment includes Dräger V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm
• EMR: Epic
• On-call requirement: 2-hour call obligation for the oncoming shift
• Floating required across adult acute care, critical care, NICU/PICU, pediatrics, and ED as needed

Requirements

• RRT credential required
• Minimum 2–3 years of respiratory therapy experience
• BLS required; ACLS preferred; NRP required for NICU coverage
• Experience in a tertiary, academic teaching hospital required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult acute and critical care, NICU/PICU, pediatric acute care, and ED settings
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (in Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local and may be subject to a different pay rate; local candidates are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during the application process
• A 25-mile float policy between facilities may apply
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and personal cell phones on the unit is prohibited
• Scrubs are provided or flexible attire is acceptable; no specific unacceptable attire noted
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
• Ideal candidates are flexible team players with strong communication skills