What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RRT Respiratory Therapist - $2,401 per week position at American Traveler?
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a level 1 trauma teaching hospital, requiring 3 years of experience and RRT licensure.
Details- Night shift respiratory therapy unit covering the entire facility with a team of 14-16 RRTs
- Acute patient ratio of 1:25 and critical care ratio of 1:8
- Uses ventilators including Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30 and V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm
- EMR: EPIC
- Shift hours 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Weekly guaranteed hours of 36
- Call requirement of 2 hours notice for oncoming shift
- Float requirements include NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, and adult acute and critical care
- 25-mile float policy between facilities as needed
- RRT required (license required if applicable)
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- BLS required, ACLS preferred, NRP required for NICU assignments
- Tertiary and teaching hospital experience required
- Level 1 trauma experience required
- NICU/PICU cardiothoracic experience preferred
- EPIC EMR experience
- Driver's license required for consideration
- 2 professional references required
- Work as part of a respiratory therapy team covering varied patient populations across the facility
- Flexible, team-oriented communicator with strong interpersonal skills needed
- Scrubs provided or flexible dress code
- Local candidates within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility will be considered local
- 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
- RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
- First-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-777298. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Salary : $2,401