Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
La Plata, Maryland
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights

Location: La Plata, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: April 27, 2026
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend required, holidays as scheduled
On-Call: None required
Floating: Required within respiratory specialty across all settings needing respiratory support

Specialty

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Patient Population

• Neonates
• Pediatrics
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Patient Diagnoses

Variety of diagnoses requiring respiratory support and care throughout the facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Job Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and support to patients across all age groups and diagnoses
• Work night shifts as scheduled
• Float within the respiratory specialty to different units as needed
• Work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID
• I9 or attestation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening (negative 9 or 10 panel, including fentanyl) within 30-45 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (N95 respirator clearance required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history

Additional Notes

• No on-call duties required
• Floating within respiratory specialty units is mandatory
• Weekend and holiday shifts are scheduled and required
• Candidates must complete facility-specific confidentiality, compliance, and computer system agreements prior to start
• Competency exams and certifications may be required as applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse patient care environment with a variety of respiratory diagnoses, supporting patients from neonates through geriatrics during night shifts.