Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,220 per week

ARMStaffing; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Onboarding Made Easy

Clinical Support

401k Retirement Plan

Recruiter Matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Portland, Maine. The role covers NICU/PICU and critical care, with 12-hour day/night shifts and every-other-weekend call rotation.

Requirements include 3+ years of RRT hospital experience, current RRT licensure, and BLS; ACLS/NRP preferred. Travel and housing support are offered by ARMStaffing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as an RRT in a hospital setting.
• BLS required; ACLS and NRP certifications preferred.
• Current RRT licensure.
• Experience in NICU/PICU and critical care settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy interventions for a wide range of patients.
• Manage and operate respiratory equipment, including ventilators and other devices.
• Participate in patient assessment and treatment planning with the healthcare team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and adhere to best practices.
• Participate in call shifts as scheduled.

Skills

RRT experience

Critical care

Education

RRT licensure

Tools

Ventilators

Medical devices

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Based in Maine

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. The assignment includes working every other weekend and participating in the call rotation.

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a tertiary teaching hospital, ideally in a Level 1 trauma setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing respiratory care to patients across various units, including NICU, PICU, acute pediatrics, and ED. Must be familiar with adult acute and critical care as well.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy interventions for a wide range of patient populations.
• Manage and operate respiratory equipment, including ventilators and other support devices.
• Participate in patient assessment and treatment planning in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Engage in continuous professional development and adhere to best practices in patient care.
• Participate in call shifts as scheduled.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as an RRT in a hospital setting.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS and NRP certifications are preferred.
• Current RRT licensure.
• Experience in NICU/PICU and critical care settings is highly desirable.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38309658. 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: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,07:00:00-19:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K