Job Title
Registered Respiratory Therapist – Nights (Travel)
Location
Biddeford, ME | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Nights | 10-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Start Time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across all hospital areas, including ICU, ER, Nursery (Level 1), and Med/Surge floors, treating patients ranging from newborns to adults
- Attend high-risk deliveries and participate as an active member of the neonatal resuscitation team
- Manage mechanical ventilation and intubation for pediatric patients in the ER setting
- Operate and monitor equipment including Drager V500 ventilators, V60 BiPAP, Hamilton T-1 transport ventilator, Airvo high-flow oxygen units, Neopuff, and RAM cannula
- Accurately document patient care using the EPIC electronic medical records system
- Float to all areas of the hospital as needed to support departmental staffing requirements
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Experience working in a nursery setting, including participation in high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation
- Experience treating pediatric patients in an ER environment, including intubation and mechanical ventilation
- Proficiency with Drager V500, Hamilton T-1, Neopuff, and EPIC documentation system
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NICU and/or PICU experience demonstrating comfort and competency with critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients
- Adult critical care experience in an ICU setting
- Strong clinical assessment skills across a broad patient population (newborn to adult)
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with strong communication skills and a positive, respectful attitude
Why Join Us
- Gain diverse clinical experience in a dynamic hospital environment treating a wide range of patients from newborns to adults across multiple care settings
- Expected 36 hours per week with a structured night shift schedule in a supportive, team-oriented department