Respiratory Therapist
La Plata, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift position caring for neonatal through geriatric patients, requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy (RRT) unit
• Patient population includes neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend required
• 20-week assignment length
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty and to all care areas to support RRT services
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• CRT or RRT certification required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• No new graduates accepted
• Active MD state or compact license required if applicable
• First-time travelers accepted if they have strong pediatric and adult experience

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Perform ventilator management, intubation assist, arterial blood gas draws, and pulmonary function testing
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric intubation as needed
• Manage airway care, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions, as travelers are first to float
• Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility may not qualify for travel rate unless locals are explicitly accepted
• Return travelers must wait at least 6 months after completing an assignment before returning to the system
• Former staff must wait at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Most locations allow one contract extension before requiring a 6-month break before returning to the same facility or unit
• Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested, with an additional week added to new contracts if more than 4 consecutive days are taken