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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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nRespiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Location not specified. This position involves providing respiratory therapy services across various acute care settings, including NICU and PICU, as well as adult critical care and emergency departments. The role requires flexibility and a team-oriented approach to meet the departments operational needs.
nJob Details
nnSchedule: Days and nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
nRequired Qualifications: BLS certification is required; ACLS and NRP certifications preferred. Education modules include specific neonatal and pediatric respiratory care certifications.
nExperience: A minimum of 3+ years of experience in tertiary, teaching hospital settings with level 1 trauma experience preferred; acute care pediatrics and emergency department experience required.
nAdditional Qualifications: Float rotation may be required, including NICU/PICU, adult acute, and critical care.
nResponsibilities: Providing respiratory therapy to varied patient populations, working within a team, and participating in call rotation.
nCertifications Needed: BLS required, ACLS preferred, NRP required for NICU.
nWork Environment: The role covers the entire facility with varied bed counts and patient ratios, using equipment such as Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton lines, and Ventolin devices.
nSubmission Requirements: Candidates must be available to start on 10/19/2026, with the assignment ending on 02/08/2027, and should be prepared to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
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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