Respiratory Therapist
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a critical care focused position at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center with 411 beds
• Respiratory Therapy department covering 3 Adult ICUs, Cardiac Critical Care Unit, Level II Trauma Emergency Department, Intermediate Care Unit, and General Medical Floors
• Level III NICU & PICU also present, though training not required unless position is posted specifically for this area
• Common patient diagnoses include COPD, CHF, Cystic Fibrosis, ARDS, MVA Trauma/Surgery, Pneumonia, Lung CA, Stroke, ALS, GBS, COVID-19, and RSV
• 36 hours per week on a variable schedule, starting on days with possible transition to nights later in the contract
• Day shift hours 0645-1915 and night shift hours 1845-0715
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Voluntary on-call only, 2 hours before and after shift start time
• Floating limited to other trained units only
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Equipment includes Servo U, Servo I, Hamilton T1, Trilogy, V60, V30, EV300, Vero Biotech Nitric Delivery, and Drager (NICU only)

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) required; CRT considered only with extensive experience and manager approval
• BLS required for Adult RT positions
• BLS and NRP required for NICU/PICU/Peds RT positions, PALS preferred
• Critical care experience including airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, code blue and rapid response, and inhaled medication administration
• NICU/PICU/Peds RT positions require previous NICU/PICU and Adult experience
• Experience with Oscillator 3100 Sensormatic and Drager ventilator helpful for NICU/PICU/Peds positions
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Work within a highly critical care focused, protocol-driven RT team
• Support team includes Lead/Charge, Manager, Assistant Manager, RT Educator, and Medical Director
• Orientation includes 1 general orientation shift with RT Educator and 1 shift per each unit trained to (generally 4-5 shifts)
• Holiday coverage as assigned unless RTO is included in contract
• RTO requests must be approved through Manager
• Scrubs may be any professional color or pattern, with access to OR scrub machines
• Free on-site parking available
• First-time travelers will be considered