Respiratory Therapist
Portland, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,208/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration17 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
RRT Respiratory Therapy
Overview
- Travel assignment in Portland, Maine
- Floor: Respiratory Therapy
- Shift: 7AM–7:30PM
- Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
- Weekend hours: 36
- Call: yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
- Contract length: 17 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maine
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS
- NRP
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS
- NRP for NICU
- NICU/PICU
- Cardiothoracic
Unit Information
- Number of beds varies depending on daily assignments
- Covers the entire facility with a team of 14–16 RRTs
- Patient ratios: acute 1:25, critical 1:8
Equipment
- Drager V500 and VN500
- Hamilton T1 and C1
- Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line
- Airvo
- Vapotherm
Additional Notes
- New NICU-trained travel respiratory therapist needed due to coverage gaps in this area
- Scrub color: provided or flexible
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Portland, ME
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Portland, ME here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Portland, ME is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Be prepared for cold winters and mild summers.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Portland, ME, but they may require some searching due to demand.
- Portland is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options like buses and ferries for getting around the city and nearby islands.
- Portland, ME has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Portland, ME offers a vibrant food scene with numerous restaurants, as well as art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic cruises, whale watches, and island hopping in Casco Bay.
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