Assignment Overview Shift:

Variable, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Oct 20, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of experience in a critical care setting. Details Level II Trauma Center with 411 beds Rotates through 3 Adult ICUs, Cardiac Critical Care Unit, Level II Trauma Center ED, Intermediate Care Unit, and General Medical Floors Not required to train to NICU/PICU/Peds unless specifically posted for that area Treats patients with COPD, CHF, Cystic Fibrosis, ARDS, MVA Trauma/Surgery, Pneumonia, Lung CA, Stroke, ALS, GBS, COVID19, and RSV Uses Servo U, Servo I, Hamilton T1, Trilogy, V60, V30, EV300, and Vero Biotech Nitric Delivery equipment Cerner charting system used 36 hours per week, variable shift schedule (Days 0645-1915 or Nights 1845-0715) Traveler will start on days but may move to nights later in contract; most current needs are on Nights Not required to flip between day and night shifts within the same week Every other weekend rotation required Voluntary call only, 2 hours before and 2 hours after shift start time Floating limited to other trained units only Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; CRT considered with extensive experience upon manager approval Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty BLS required for Adult-only RT BLS and NRP required for NICU/PICU/Peds RT; PALS preferred Critical care experience including airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, code blue and rapid response, and inhaled medication administration Compact or Maine RT license required for consideration License required if applicable Full SSN required for consideration 2 references within 1 year, including at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge is acceptable, no peer references) Copies of all certifications required for consideration Driver's license required as a separate document Additional Information Very critical care focused, protocol-driven RT team Department support includes Lead/Charge, Manager, Assistant Manager, RT Educator, and Medical Director Orientation includes 1 general orientation shift with the RT Educator plus 1 shift per each unit trained to (typically 4-5 shifts total) Holiday coverage as assigned unless RTO is specified in contract RTO requests must go through Manager for approval Scrubs of any color or pattern accepted as long as professional; access to OR scrub machines available Free on-site parking provided First-time travelers will be considered Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only accepted subject to client review Candidates must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity Radius rule applies: permanent address must be 100+ miles South/SW of the facility for standard consideration, with case-by-case approval for those living north