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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 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 Level 1 trauma, tertiary teaching hospital for a night shift travel position in Portland, ME.
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Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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26-week contract
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Works across 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 required across adult acute care, adult critical care, NICU, PICU, pediatric acute care, and the ED
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On-call requirement: 2 hours for the oncoming shift
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Ventilators used include Dräger V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, and Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Scrubs are provided or flexible
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RRT credential required
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Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
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Experience at a tertiary, academic teaching hospital required
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Level 1 trauma center experience required
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BLS required; ACLS preferred; NRP required for NICU assignments
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NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic experience preferred
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Driver's license required for consideration
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Two professional references required for consideration
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License required if applicable
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Provides respiratory therapy services across a full acute and critical care facility, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
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Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility in Maine or New Hampshire are considered local and may be subject to a different pay rate; local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions
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Float policy includes floating between facilities within a 25-mile radius as needed
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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
