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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 12-hour night shift assignment at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center with 411 beds located in Bangor, ME
• 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 to these units is not required unless specifically posted
• Patient population includes COPD, CHF, Cystic Fibrosis, ARDS, MVA Trauma/Surgery, Pneumonia, Lung CA, Stroke, ALS, GBS, COVID-19, and RSV
• Uses Servo U, Servo I, Hamilton T1, Trilogy, V60, V30, EV300, and Vero Biotech Nitric Delivery equipment
• Cerner charting system used
• Night shift schedule from 7P-7A on a 12-hour rotation, 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Voluntary call only, 2 hours before and after shift start time
• Floating limited to other trained units only

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; CRT considered for candidates with extensive experience pending manager approval
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• BLS required for Adult-only RT positions
• NRP required and PALS preferred if working in NICU/PICU/Peds
• Critical care experience including airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, code blue/rapid response, and inhaled medication administration
• Compact or Maine RT license required for consideration
• License required if applicable
• Full SSN and driver's license required for consideration
• Two references within 1 year, including at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge acceptable, no peer references)
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Join a highly critical care-focused, protocol-driven RT team
• Support available from Lead/Charge, Manager, Assistant Manager, RT Educator, and Medical Director
• Orientation includes 1 general shift with RT Educator plus 1 shift per trained unit (typically 4-5 shifts total)
• Peds experience preferred but not mandatory for this position
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Holiday coverage as assigned unless RTO is specified in contract
• RTO requests must be approved through the Manager
• Scrubs of any color or pattern accepted as long as professional; access to OR scrub machines available
• Free on-site parking provided
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start; medical exemptions only, subject to client review with minimum 2 weeks notice
• Radius requirement: permanent address must be 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility
• Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health Hospital are not eligible