Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pediatric & Level 2 NICU
Hagerstown, MD
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week (Friday to Sunday), 12 hours per shift (18:30 - 7:00)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Description

• Position requires working Friday through Sunday on a fixed weekend schedule.
• Must have Pediatric and Level 2 NICU experience.
• Clinician may be required to float within their scope of practice to meet facility needs.
• EPIC electronic health record system experience is required.
• First-time travel therapists are accepted.
• Local candidates may be considered with approval.
• No on-call duties.
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of valid Driver’s License or State ID (must match state of license if compact license used).
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation.
• Background checks including a 7-year criminal history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions updated annually.
• Annual verification of EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start date; must be updated annually. Acceptable masks include 3M Aura 1870+ and others specified.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or True 2-Step PPD) within 1 year of start; positive results require chest x-ray and TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Immunization or positive titer documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination, positive titer, or declination accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination is mandatory; no declinations or exemptions accepted.
• Proof of 2 clinical references.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment or equivalent HIPAA/core testing.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for all units except Pediatrics, OB, and Labor & Delivery; must be updated annually.
• Fingerprinting (Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI) required for school placements only.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to starting.
• Candidates with gaps in assignment dates over 30 days may need to update certain health documents.
• The facility requires strict adherence to vaccination and testing policies to maintain patient and staff safety.

This position offers a focused weekend night schedule with guaranteed hours and requires specialized pediatric and NICU respiratory therapy experience.