Local Contract Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $55 per hour

Stability Healthcare; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$600 bonus for travel expenses

Health insurance from Day 1

PTO plan

Guaranteed stipend if called off

Extra hour bonus

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Portland, Maine. The role involves monitoring and treating patients with respiratory conditions. Candidates need at least 2 years of experience. Benefits include a $600 travel bonus, Day 1 health insurance, and a PTO plan, ensuring you're covered from your first day. Shift work involves 12-hour days, with guaranteed hours and bonuses for extra hours worked.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience required in respiratory therapy.
• Must be able to treat patients of all ages, from infants to elderly.
• Knowledge of chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
• Provide care for premature infants to elderly patients.
• Administer therapies as prescribed by doctors.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient monitoring

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 05/17/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Responsible for monitoring and treating patients with temporary or chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, or emphysema. Patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients with diseased lungs.

Experience: 2 years of experience required.

*$600 bonus to cover travel expenses *Day 1 health insurance with United Healthcare *PTO plan – start accruing on day 1, usable during contract or cash out at the end *Guaranteed stipend if the facility calls you off *Extra hour bonus – earn an additional hourly bonus for working over your weekly contracted hours

Stability Job ID #L-834703
Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Benefits

• Guaranteed Hours
• Benefits start day 1
• Guaranteed stipend if facility calls you off
• Extra hour bonus