American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Clinton, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with 2+ years of adult critical care, ED, and transport experience for a night shift position requiring prior travel assignment experience.
Details
- Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit within a community hospital setting
- Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
- Every other weekend required
- Holiday coverage as needed
- Works with adult critical care and Emergency Department patient populations
- Provides transport services
- Performs medication delivery via aerosol setup (mask and trach) and metered dose inhaler (MDI)
- Administers medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Lidocaine, Mucomyst, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, and Xopenex
- Cares for patients with ARDS, COVID, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
- Manages oxygen therapy including bag and mask, ET tube, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and trach collar
- Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, flow-by, and IMV
- Troubleshoots high pressure alarms and manages weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Performs chest physiotherapy and arterial blood gas draws with ABG interpretation
- Manages airway including intubation assist, extubation, and oral/nasal suctioning
- Performs tracheostomy care and management
- Uses hand held, heated, and T-piece nebulizers
Requirements
- RRT or CRT certification accepted
- ACLS and BLS certification required
- MD state license or compact license required (license required if applicable)
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years
- Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Transport experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment required
- Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment
- Must support at least 2 years of experience within the previous 3 years
Additional Information
- 18-week contract assignment
- Off-cycle orientation accepted, starting every Monday
- Black scrub color required
- Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate
- No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per 13-week contract period
- Previous employees must have been separated for a minimum of one year before returning as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-739965. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.