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Shift: Nights, 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) with 3+ years of experience at a tertiary Level 1 trauma teaching hospital for a night shift travel assignment in Portland, ME.
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Work in the Respiratory Therapy department of a large tertiary, academic Level 1 trauma center
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Cover the entire facility as part of a team of 14–16 RRTs across adult acute, adult critical care, pediatric acute, PICU, NICU, and ED settings
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Patient ratios: 1:25 for acute care and 1:8 for critical care
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Ventilators used include Dräger V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, and Trilogy line, as well as Airvo and Vapotherm
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EMR: Epic
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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On-call requirement: 2-hour call requirement for the oncoming shift
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Floating required across adult, pediatric, NICU/PICU, and ED areas; may float between facilities within a 25-mile radius as needed
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26-week contract
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RRT credential required
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Minimum 2–3 years of respiratory therapy experience required
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Experience in a tertiary academic teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma designation required
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Experience in adult acute care, adult critical care, pediatric acute care, PICU, NICU, and ED required
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BLS required; ACLS preferred; NRP required for NICU coverage
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Preferred: NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic experience
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Driver's license required for consideration
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2 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 multiple care settings including adult critical care, pediatric, NICU, and emergency department
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Scrubs are provided or flexible attire is acceptable
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Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (including residents of Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local and may be subject to a different bill rate
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Local travelers are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
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Personal electronic devices including AirPods, laptops, and cell phones are not permitted on the unit
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Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
