Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
La Plata, MD
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Night Shift in La Plata, Maryland. 13-week travel contract starting April 27, 2026. RRT/CRT credential and 2+ years hospital experience required.

Join a dedicated hospital respiratory therapy team in La Plata, MD. This travel respiratory therapist job supports patients from neonates to geriatrics in a busy community hospital near the scenic Potomac River. La Plata (zip 20646) offers small-town charm, parks, and easy access to Southern Maryland attractions—ideal for travel RTs and registered respiratory therapists seeking Maryland travel respiratory jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 - $1,690
• Location: La Plata, Maryland (20646) — Southern Maryland / Charles County
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Respiratory Therapist
• Setting: Hospital Respiratory Therapy Unit — critical care, med-surg, ER, NICU/Pediatrics coverage
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: As scheduled
• Floating: Required within respiratory specialty areas

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent hospital experience as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT preferred)
• Active Maryland license or Compact Respiratory Therapist license at time of submission
• CRT or RRT credential required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA only)
• CPI certification (The Calm Every Storm online version)
• Comfortable providing care to neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Ability to float within hospital respiratory therapy units as needed
• Two satisfactory professional references from most recent employers (1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN acceptable)
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers considered
• Local candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care and clinical support across all age groups and diagnoses
• Perform specialized procedures including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, arterial blood gas (ABG) draws, and pulmonary hygiene
• Administer respiratory medications and therapies (eg, albuterol, ipratropium, inhaled steroids) per protocol
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and other respiratory equipment
• Interpret ABGs and perform basic EKGs; participate in ventilator management and care planning
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and respond to rapid response and code situations as needed
• Float to all hospital areas requiring respiratory therapy support and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the medical record

Apply now: If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT with hospital experience and interested in travel respiratory therapist jobs in Maryland, apply today to join our healthcare team in La Plata, MD. Questions? Contact our recruiter for more details and next steps.

Join our healthcare team today and deliver high-quality respiratory care on this rewarding travel contract in La Plata, Maryland.

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