Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 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

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy department of a 70-licensed-bed hospital in Portland, ME
• Night shift hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• May float between NICU, pediatric, and adult units — details discussed during interview
• Weekend rotation required — details discussed during interview
• On-call required — details discussed during interview
• Holiday coverage expected — details discussed during interview
• EMR: Cerner (Pyxis also in use)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• Maine (ME) state license or compact license required — license required if applicable
• Candidates must have a permanent address 100+ miles South/SW of the facility to be eligible
• Candidates must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• 2 professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for clearance

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Manager interviews are conducted prior to placement
• Orientation length is dependent on individual skillset and experience
• Support structure includes Respiratory Department Leadership, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and intensivist available for consult 24/7
• Patient types and required skills will be discussed during the interview
• RTO requests require manager approval and must be submitted at the time of consideration
• No specific scrub color requirement — any color is acceptable
• Free parking is available on site
• Medical exemptions for the flu vaccination are accepted and subject to facility review; a minimum of 2 weeks must be allowed for the approval process