Respiratory Care Practitioner
Hagerstown, MD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner with RRT certification and prior respiratory care experience for a day shift assignment.

Details

• Provides basic equipment-related patient assessments and coordinates DME setup for respiratory patients
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating required in rotation with facility staff according to clinical experience and floating policies
• Some holiday and weekend coverage expected

Requirements

• Active MD license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: RRT and BLS
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment and procedures
• Skilled in ventilator management, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, and apnea monitoring
• Proficient in interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience caring for infants/children with RSV preferred
• Skilled in airway management including ETT/NT suctioning and tracheostomy care/management
• Experience with oxygen therapy and trach collar use

Additional Information

• Coordinates equipment-related patient assessments and DME setup
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted except with approval for Respiratory and Radiology positions at a lower bill rate
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for travel pay rate
• RTO must be submitted and approved prior to assignment start
• Travelers must separate for a minimum of 90 days after 1 year before returning to the facility
• Former permanent employees must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Completes orientation and annual training modules averaging 4-8 hours via the Relias/Net Learning portal