Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Biddeford, ME

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel | Nights

Location

Biddeford, ME | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours/Week | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Float throughout all hospital departments providing respiratory therapy services to a patient population ranging from newborns to adults
• Provide respiratory care in the ICU, ER, Nursery (Level 1), and Med/Surg floors, including treatment of pediatric patients requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation
• Attend high-risk C-sections and participate as an active member of the neonatal resuscitation team
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Drager V500, Hamilton T-1, V60 BiPAP, Airvo high-flow oxygen units, Neopuff, and RAM cannula
• Document patient care accurately using the EPIC electronic medical records system
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and respond to acute respiratory needs across all care settings

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS
• Experience working in an adult ICU and treating pediatric patients in the ER
• Experience in a nursery setting, including attendance at high-risk deliveries and participation in resuscitation teams
• Proficiency with Drager V500, Hamilton T-1, Neopuff, and EPIC documentation system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NICU and/or PICU experience demonstrating comfort and competency with critically ill newborns and pediatric patients
• Experience with V60 BiPAP, Airvo high-flow oxygen units, and RAM cannula
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented, positive attitude

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical experience across multiple care settings — from newborn to adult — within a single travel assignment
• Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team at a well-established acute care facility for a 13-week contract with a defined start date