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

Travel Respiratory Therapist job in Portland, ME: Join a fast-paced acute care team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Portland, Maine. This overnight hospital assignment offers the opportunity to support a respected inpatient respiratory therapy department where collaboration, flexibility, and strong clinical skills are valued every day. Portland is known for its coastal charm, vibrant downtown, and welcoming New England atmosphere, making it an appealing place to live and work during your contract.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel healthcare assignment
• Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
• Location: Portland, ME 04102
• Start Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 - $2,000
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and participation in call rotation as needed
• Call: Approximately one call shift per month, or as required by the department
• EMR: EPIC
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided or flexible

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum of 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
• At least 1 year of travel respiratory therapist experience
• Experience in a tertiary, teaching hospital and Level I trauma environment
• Strong background in acute care pediatrics, emergency department, and adult acute/critical care
• NICU and PICU experience preferred
• Cardiothoracic experience preferred
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• NRP required for NICU coverage
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to communicate effectively in a fast-moving clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across varied inpatient areas throughout the facility
• Support acute and critical care patients with a strong focus on quality and patient safety
• Work alongside a large interdisciplinary respiratory therapy team to meet changing departmental needs
• Manage patient assignments with acuity ranging from acute care to critical care
• Respond to call requirements and contribute to the weekend rotation
• Adapt to coverage needs across adult, pediatric, NICU, PICU, and emergency settings as assigned
• Operate and support a range of respiratory equipment, including Drager, Hamilton, V60/V30, Trilogy, Airvo, and Vapotherm systems
• Deliver compassionate, reliable care while maintaining excellent teamwork and communication

Why This Travel Respiratory Therapy Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a Maine healthcare travel assignment
• Opportunity to work in a respected hospital environment
• Exposure to diverse patient populations and advanced respiratory equipment
• Excellent opportunity for experienced RRTs seeking travel healthcare jobs in New England

Apply now to join this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Portland, Maine and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.

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