Travel RRT Respiratory Therapist - $2,250 per week

ARMStaffing; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Portland, Maine. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care across adult, pediatric, NICU, and PICU settings on a 7 PM to 7:30 AM shift, 36 hours per week.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of RRT experience in a tertiary teaching hospital, holds a valid RRT license, and is BLS certified. ACLS and NICU-specific NRP are preferred. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RRT in a tertiary teaching hospital setting.
• Current RRT license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred; NRP for NICU preferred.
• Experience in pediatrics and critical care is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage respiratory therapy procedures and care to patients of varying ages.
• Monitor and assess patient respiratory status and interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Utilize advanced respiratory equipment including Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, and others.
• Participate in the education of patients and their families regarding respiratory health.
• Float to other units as required to ensure patient care continuity.

Tools

Drager V500 VN500

Hamilton T1 C1

Job description

ARMStaffing 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 7PM to 7:30AM ShiftLocation

Maine

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with weekend hours required.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team. The RRT will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients across the facility, including acute care pediatrics, NICU/PICU, and adult acute and critical care.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage respiratory therapy procedures and care to patients of varying ages.
• Monitor and assess patient respiratory status and interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Utilize advanced respiratory equipment including Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, and others.
• Participate in the education of patients and their families regarding respiratory health.
• Float to other units as required to ensure patient care continuity.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RRT in a tertiary, teaching hospital setting.
• Current RRT license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred, and NRP for NICU preferred.
• Experience in pediatrics and critical care is highly desirable.

Personality Fit

Ideal candidates will be team players with excellent communication skills, flexible and adaptable to changing patient care environments.

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

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.

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, an 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 options
• 24-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