Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience for a night shift position at a 70-bed hospital in Portland, ME.

Details

• 70-bed hospital facility located in Portland, ME
• Respiratory Therapy unit with potential floating between NICU, pediatric, and adult units
• Patient types and common diagnoses discussed during interview
• Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required; details discussed during interview
• On-call required; details discussed during interview
• EMR: Cerner (Pyxis also in use)
• Holiday coverage expected; details discussed during interview

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required
• Minimum 2 years of experience, with at least 1 year in specialty
• Active compact or Maine (ME) state license required — license required if applicable
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP
• Flu vaccination required for clearance
• SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
• 2 professional references within the past year required; at least one must be from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge RN acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• Must reside 100+ miles south or southwest of the facility

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Manager interviews are required
• Orientation period is dependent on individual skillset and experience
• Support structure includes Respiratory Department Leadership, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and 24/7 Intensivist availability for consult
• Scrubs: any color accepted
• Free parking available on-site
• All RTO requests require manager approval and must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Medical exemptions for flu vaccination are accepted on a case-by-case basis and require a minimum of 2 weeks for committee review; late submissions may result in a delayed start