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Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

HealthForce Healthcare, Calais, ME, United States


Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered (RRT/CRT) travel assignment in Calais, ME. Start date 05/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range is $2,194 to $2,340 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 6/8 block schedule with on-call required. This position supports inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary care within a clinical, hospital-based setting under the supervision of the Respiratory Director and Medical Director.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $2,194–$2,340 per week

Guaranteed hours: none

Contract duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 6/8 block; on-call required

Start date: 05/26/2026

Setting: Inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary care in a care continuum

Travel assignment with temporary status and continued employment opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide quality respiratory care to patients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient settings under the direction of the Respiratory Director and Medical Director

Deliver therapy services and testing within the scope of Cardiopulmonary Services and licensure guidelines in the State of Maine

Manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal mechanical ventilation; operate BiPAP/CPAP; perform EKGs, PFTs, and cardiac stress testing; interpret basic cardiac arrhythmias

Participate in in-service training and continuing education to maintain and enhance clinical skills

Complete thorough documentation, coordinate with the care team, and respond to on-call needs as assigned

Requirements

Current Maine Respiratory Care Practitioners License (RCP) in good standing

NBRC CRT or RRT credential, or eligible to sit for the RRT exam within one year of start date

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Education program with CRT or RRT credential as recognized by NBRC

At least 2 years of clinical experience preferred; new graduates may be considered

Current Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is optional

Demonstrated ability to perform respiratory care procedures and manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, EKGs, PFTs, and basic cardiac rhythm interpretation

Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient/outpatient setting and participate in on-call duties

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Credentialing and onboarding assistance

Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract

Scheduling and on-call coordination support

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