Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 5+ years of experience for a 13-week night shift travel contract at an 81-bed facility in Rockport, ME, serving adult, pediatric, and newborn patient populations.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department at an 81-bed acute care facility in Rockport, ME
• Patient population includes adult, pediatric, and newborn (birthing center) patients
• Equipment includes Fisher & Paykel Airvo 2 nasal oxygen high flow system, Respironics V60, Drager Evita Infinity V500, Getinge Servo-s, and Hamilton T1 ventilators
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week; 24 hours every other weekend
• Floating to a sister facility within a 25-mile radius as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• RRT or CRT credential required
• Minimum 5 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, and NRP (non-AHA certifications accepted but AHA must be completed before start date)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required per facility guidelines
• Ability to work independently as needed
• License required if applicable
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; open-toe shoes and hats are not permitted
• AirPods, laptops, and personal cell phone use are prohibited on the unit
• Holiday coverage is required as needed
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local and may be subject to a different pay rate; local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this upon consideration
• Requested time off (RTO) should be kept to a minimum; a reasonable amount is 3–4 days for a 13-week contract, subject to manager discretion