Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,981 to $2,181 per week in Portland, ME

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a hospital in Portland, ME where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state respiratory therapist license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred in tertiary or teaching hospital settings and level 1 trauma centers (client-specific requirement).
• Experience with adult acute and critical care required. Experience with NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, and cardiothoracic preferred (client-specific requirements; NICU-trained RT highly desired).
• Familiarity with mechanical ventilators including Drager V500/VN500, Hamilton T1/C1, Respironics V30/V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm.
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical record preferred.
• BLS required. ACLS preferred. NRP for NICU required for NICU roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICU/PICU experience preferred.
• Cardiothoracic experience preferred.
• Flexible, team-oriented communicator comfortable in varied patient-care settings.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1900-0700.
• Call requirements: yes; 2 hours for the oncoming shift.
• Must be willing to float to cover NICU/PICU, acute pediatrics, ED, adult acute and critical care as needed.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. Benefits begin day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our organization, you gain flexibility and stability while impacting patient care. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contract opportunities across the country. Access career tools and support to grow professionally and provide high-quality care.

Location Highlights

Portland, ME offers coastal lifestyle amenities and easy access to outdoor recreation. The Old Port waterfront and Congress Street dining district are within the city center and provide waterfront access and dining options within a short commute. Portland is about 2 hours from Acadia National Park and under 2 hours from multiple popular coastal state parks, offering hiking, boating, and coastal scenery. The city features a regional airport with connections to major hubs and a compact urban core with arts venues, craft breweries, and year-round cultural events suitable for urban and outdoor-focused lifestyles.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.