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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift travel assignment at a Level 1 trauma, tertiary teaching hospital in Portland, ME, requiring 3+ years of experience across adult, pediatric, and critical care settings.
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Day shift hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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26-week contract
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Covers the entire facility as part of a team of 14–16 RRTs
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Patient ratios: 1:25 for acute care, 1:8 for critical care
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Float requirements include NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, and adult acute and critical care
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Float policy includes a 25-mile float between facilities as needed
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On-call requirement: 2 hours for the oncoming shift
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Ventilators used: Dräger V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30/V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm
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EMR: Epic
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RRT credential required
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Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
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Experience in a tertiary, academic teaching hospital required
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Level 1 trauma center experience required
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Experience in adult acute and critical care required
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Experience in NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, and ED required
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BLS required; ACLS preferred; NRP required for NICU assignments
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Driver's license required for consideration
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Two professional references required for consideration
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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License required if applicable
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Provide respiratory therapy services across a large academic medical center serving diverse adult and pediatric patient populations
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Preferred background includes cardiothoracic and NICU/PICU experience
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Candidates should be flexible, collaborative team players with strong communication skills
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Scrubs are provided or flexible; no specific color requirement
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Personal electronic devices including AirPods, laptops, and cell phones are prohibited on the unit
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Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility in Maine or New Hampshire are considered local and are not eligible for renewals or extensions
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No travel pairs or groups are permitted for this assignment
