Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT
- Not specified
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 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
- 70-bed hospital facility located in Portland, ME
- Respiratory Therapy unit with potential floating between NICU, pediatric, and adult units
- Patient types and common diagnoses discussed during interview
- Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- 36 hours per week
- Weekend rotation required; details discussed during interview
- On-call required; details discussed during interview
- EMR: Cerner (Pyxis also in use)
- Holiday coverage expected; details discussed during interview
Requirements
- Current RRT credential required
- Minimum 2 years of experience, with at least 1 year in specialty
- Active compact or Maine (ME) state license required — license required if applicable
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP
- Flu vaccination required for clearance
- SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
- 2 professional references within the past year required; at least one must be from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge RN acceptable; peer references not accepted)
- Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
- Must reside 100+ miles south or southwest of the facility
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Manager interviews are required
- Orientation period is dependent on individual skillset and experience
- Support structure includes Respiratory Department Leadership, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and 24/7 Intensivist availability for consult
- Scrubs: any color accepted
- Free parking available on-site
- All RTO requests require manager approval and must be submitted at the time of consideration
- Medical exemptions for flu vaccination are accepted on a case-by-case basis and require a minimum of 2 weeks for committee review; late submissions may result in a delayed start