Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,260 per week

Cross Country Allied; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/ housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied in Maine is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 16-week assignment in Portland. This role covers NICU, PICU, and adult acute care, requiring night shifts and at least 36 hours per week.

You will join a team of 14–16 RTs in a tertiary teaching hospital, working with Drager, Hamilton, Respironics equipment, and advanced therapies, while providing compassionate care across diverse pediatric and adult populations.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required for patient safety.
• ACLS and NRP certifications preferred, NICU-specific.
• RT certification required; 3+ years in acute care settings.
• Experience across pediatrics, NICU, PICU, and adult acute/critical care.
• Experience in a tertiary teaching hospital and level 1 trauma helps.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy across NICU, PICU, adult acute, and ED units.
• Work nights on a 12-hour shift with minimum 36 hours per week.
• Join a team of 14–16 RTs covering multiple departments.
• Operate equipment such as Drager V500/VN500, Hamilton T1/C1, V60, Trilogy, Airvo, Vapotherm.
• Support a busy hospital in a travel assignment with strong communication.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS

NRP certification for NICU

RT certification

3+ years of related experience

Pediatrics, NICU, PICU, adult acute,CC

Level 1 trauma experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Maine.

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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) Maine. This role involves providing respiratory therapy services across various units within the healthcare facility, including NICU, PICU, adult acute, critical care, and emergency departments. The position is a night shift, full-time travel assignment supporting a busy team of respiratory professionals in a tertiary, teaching hospital setting.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS)
• Location: Maine
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/25/2027
• Required Qualifications: BLS certification; ACLS preferred; NRP certification for NICU; Respiratory Therapist (RT) certification; 3+ years of related experience; acute care pediatrics, NICU, PICU, adult acute, critical care, and emergency department experience; tertiary, teaching hospital experience; level 1 trauma experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: NICU/PICU experience.
• Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly, including call requirements.
• Additional Information: The position involves covering various department needs with a team of 14-16 respiratory therapists, managing diverse patient populations, and operating medical equipment such as Drager V500/VN500, Hamilton T1/C1, Respironics V30/V60, Trilogy, Airvo, Vapotherm. Flexibility, teamwork, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1320194. 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