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

Travel respiratory therapist job in Portland, Maine: join a dynamic hospital-based respiratory therapy team and support high-acuity patient care in a collaborative clinical environment. Portland, Maine (04102) offers a welcoming New England setting for your next travel assignment. This Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunity offers exposure to acute care, critical care, pediatric, NICU/PICU, and emergency department settings.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapy Job
• Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Portland, Maine
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 - $2,000
• Patient Care Environment: Acute care, critical care, pediatric, NICU/PICU, and emergency department coverage

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current RRT credential required
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• NRP required for NICU coverage
• Experience in tertiary or teaching hospital settings strongly preferred
• Level I trauma experience preferred
• Comfort working in NICU, PICU, acute care pediatrics, adult acute care, and critical care
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work with EPIC and advanced respiratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across varied inpatient assignments throughout the facility
• Support adult, pediatric, NICU, PICU, and emergency department patient populations as needed
• Perform respiratory care procedures and interventions in acute care and critical care settings
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, effective patient care
• Respond to call requirements as assigned and support oncoming shift coverage
• Operate and manage respiratory equipment including ventilators, high-flow systems, and noninvasive devices
• Document accurately in EPIC and maintain compliance with facility protocols and standards
• Demonstrate adaptability while contributing to a supportive, patient-centered team

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Portland, Maine, and join a healthcare team committed to quality care.

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