Respiratory Therapist
Clinton, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with 2+ years of adult critical care, ED, and transport experience for a night shift hospital assignment.

Details

• Community hospital setting within the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Adult critical care and Emergency Department patient population
• Handles patient transports as part of daily responsibilities
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage as needed
• 26-week contract length

Requirements

• RRT or CRT certification accepted
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• MD state license or compact license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years
• Adult critical care, ED, and transport experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Proficient in drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with medication delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services across adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Perform chest physiotherapy and manage patients on various oxygen therapy and ventilation devices
• Administer a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators and corticosteroids
• Black scrub color required
• Off-cycle orientation accepted, starting every Monday
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered given the travel experience requirement
• Limited RTO permitted, with no time off allowed during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Previous employees must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler