Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Portland, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 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 travel assignment at a Level 1 trauma, tertiary teaching hospital in Portland, ME.

Details

• Hospital-based respiratory therapy department covering the entire facility
• Team-based coverage model with 14–16 RRTs on staff at a time
• Patient population includes adult acute and critical care, NICU/PICU, pediatric acute care, and ED patients
• Patient ratios: 1:25 for acute care and 1:8 for critical care
• Ventilators used include Dräger V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, and Trilogy line, as well as Airvo and Vapotherm
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend rotation required
• On-call rotation required approximately one call shift per month, with a 2-hour call-in window for the oncoming shift
• Floating between facilities within a 25-mile radius may be required
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• RRT credential required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred; NRP required for NICU assignments
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Experience in a Level 1 trauma, tertiary teaching hospital required
• Experience covering adult acute care, adult critical care, pediatric acute care, NICU/PICU, and ED 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 the full facility, including adult and pediatric acute and critical care settings
• Scrubs are provided or flexible attire is acceptable
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and cell phones on the unit is prohibited
• Only approved RTO documented in the contract is guaranteed; additional schedule requests cannot be accommodated
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility in Maine or New Hampshire are considered local and may be subject to a different bill rate; local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
• If you have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months, this should be disclosed during the consideration process