Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Portland, ME
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,372/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
- Portland, Maine
Employment Type
- Travel contract
- Contract length: 26 weeks
Work Schedule
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
- Weekend hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted)
- Call requirement: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
- Total hours per week: 48
Unit and Patient Information
- Department: Respiratory Therapy
- Patient types: Acute care pediatrics (including NICU/PICU), adult acute and critical care
- Facility type: Tertiary, teaching hospital, Level 1 trauma center
- Patient ratios: Acute care 1:25, Critical care 1:8
- Equipment used: Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, Vapotherm
- EMR system: EPIC
- Team size: 14-16 RRTs covering the entire facility
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Maine
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
- BLS certification
- NRP certification
- Experience in a teaching hospital setting
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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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