Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in La Plata, MD

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics

Location

La Plata, MD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 20 Weeks | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required as Scheduled

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across a diverse patient population including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Work night shifts (19:00–07:30) on a 3x12-hour schedule with every other weekend commitment
• Float within the respiratory therapy specialty and to all care areas as needed to support RRT coverage
• Adhere to all scheduling requirements including holidays as they fall; no on-call required
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies, onboarding requirements, and certification standards throughout the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; first-time travelers accepted with strong pediatric and adult experience
• Active Maryland respiratory therapy license required at time of submission
• Must be comfortable floating within scope to all care areas with no restrictions
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (permanent address 50+ miles required)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with neonatal and pediatric patient populations
• Prior travel therapy experience in an acute care or multi-population setting
• Familiarity with CPI certification requirements (Calm Every Storm online version accepted)

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical experience across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations in a dynamic acute care environment
• First-time travelers with strong relevant experience are welcome — a great opportunity to launch your travel therapy career