Respiratory Therapist Job in Portland, ME

You will work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist on a 182-day travel assignment at MMC-P Bramhall Campus, a tertiary teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma designation. This is a backfill position on day shift, 3x12 schedule, with weekly pay of $2,425 and 36 guaranteed hours per week.

Schedule and Call:

• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Call requirement: approximately one shift per month, with 2-hour notice for oncoming shifts
• Work schedule determined by department operational needs

Scope of Practice:

You will float across the entire facility as part of a team of 14–16 RRTs, covering NICU, PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, adult acute care, and critical care units. Patient ratios are 1:25 in acute care and 1:8 in critical care. You will manage a range of ventilators including Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, and Vapotherm equipment. The facility uses EPIC for electronic medical records.

Requirements:

• RRT certification (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification (preferred)
• NRP certification for NICU work
• 3+ years of respiratory therapy experience
• Tertiary teaching hospital and Level 1 trauma experience required
• NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic experience preferred

Candidate Profile:

You are flexible and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You thrive in a dynamic teaching environment and adapt quickly to operational changes.

What We Provide:

Scrubs are provided, or you may choose a flexible dress code. Your assignment begins July 21, 2026.