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

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local 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 Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state respiratory therapist license in good standing with the State License Board.
• Three or more years of recent RRT experience preferred in acute care settings. (Client requires 3+ years.)
• BLS required.
• RRT credential required.
• ACLS preferred.
• NRP required for NICU assignments.
• Experience with tertiary, teaching hospital and Level 1 trauma center environments required.
• Experience providing adult acute and critical care. Float experience to NICU/PICU, acute pediatrics, and ED required.
• Familiarity with ventilators including Drager V500/VN500, Hamilton T1/C1, Respironics V30/V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm preferred.
• Experience using EPIC or similar EMR preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic experience preferred.
• Flexible, team-oriented communicator with strong interpersonal skills preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 07:00–19:00.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36.
• Weekend hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted).
• Call requirement: yes. Two hours for the oncoming shift.
• Float requirements: will float to cover NICU/PICU, acute pediatrics, ED, and adult acute/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 commitment. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

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

Impacting Patient Care

As a respiratory therapist with our staffing team, you will support high-acuity care at a tertiary teaching hospital and contribute to multidisciplinary patient care across critical and acute units. This role offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in a Level 1 trauma center environment while supporting varied patient populations including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and cardiothoracic patients.

Location Highlights

Portland, ME offers coastal living with easy access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation. The Old Port waterfront district features restaurants, shops, and a working harbor within the downtown area. Portland is approximately 15 miles from Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park and about 2 hours drive to Acadia National Park. The city provides ferry access to nearby islands, regional Amtrak service, and a growing culinary and arts scene suited to coastal and urban 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.