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Job description
Cross Country Allied 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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nRespiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) position available in a tertiary, teaching hospital setting. This full-time night shift role involves providing respiratory therapy services across various units, including NICU, PICU, emergency department, and adult acute and critical care. The assignment covers a dynamic environment with varied patient needs, requiring a team-oriented approach.
nJob Details:
nnSchedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
nRequired Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required for NICU; Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a tertiary, teaching hospital setting; experience in level 1 trauma and acute care pediatrics and emergency department required; Florida license preferred.
nPreferred Qualifications: NICU/PICU experience, cardiothoracic care, team player with excellent communication skills, flexible personality.
nAdditional Information: This position involves coverage for leave, with a need for flexibility in scheduling. The role requires proficiency in operating a variety of respiratory equipment including Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics units, Vapotherm, and EMR documentation. Call requirements of 2 hours for the oncoming shift are part of the schedule.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Cross Country Allied Job ID # . 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: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
portland, ME, 04122, US
Who can apply
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