Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Looking for travel respiratory therapist jobs in Maine? Join a dynamic hospital respiratory therapy team in Portland, ME 04102, a vibrant coastal city known for its welcoming community, scenic waterfront, and strong healthcare environment. This Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, teaching-hospital setting supporting a wide range of patient populations across the facility.

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Setting: Hospital / Tertiary Teaching Environment
• Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 - $2,000
• Location: Portland, ME 04102
• On-Site: Yes
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Call: Yes, with 2 hours for the oncoming shift

Job Requirements

• RRT credential required
• Minimum of 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred and reflected for this role
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• NRP required for NICU support
• Experience in a tertiary or teaching hospital strongly preferred
• Level I trauma experience preferred
• Comfort working across NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, emergency care, adult acute care, and critical care
• Flexible, team-oriented, and an excellent communicator

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across varied patient assignments throughout the facility
• Support acute and critical care patients with a patient-centered approach
• Float as needed to NICU, PICU, pediatrics, emergency, and adult critical care areas
• Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment, including ventilators and other support devices
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and the care team to deliver safe, effective treatment
• Respond to call requirements and maintain dependable coverage for the unit
• Document care accurately in the EMR and maintain high standards of clinical practice

Apply now to explore this Portland, Maine healthcare job and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.

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