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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift – La Plata, MD | 13-week Contract

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night shift in La Plata, MD. 13-week travel contract starting April 27, 2026. Join our Southern Maryland respiratory care team providing ventilator and respiratory support to neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in La Plata, Maryland as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an exciting travel contract opportunity. Located in the heart of Charles County, La Plata offers a welcoming community atmosphere, easy access to scenic parks, and a vibrant downtown with local shops and eateries. Experience the charm of Southern Maryland while making a difference in patient care.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay (Travel Respiratory Therapist): $1,760 - $1,890
• Location: La Plata, MD 20646 (Charles County, Southern Maryland)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30) — Respiratory Therapist night shift
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Patient Population: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics — neonatal/pediatric and adult respiratory care
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: As scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty and to units needing respiratory support (ICU, med-surg, LTAC, LTC, medevac)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Respiratory Therapy experience; critical care or ventilator experience preferred
• Active Maryland or Compact Respiratory Therapist License
• CRT or RRT credential required
• Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• CPI certification (The Calm Every Storm online version)
• Comfortable providing respiratory care across patient populations and diagnoses requiring mechanical ventilation and noninvasive support
• Ability to float to different units as needed (ICU, med-surg, LTAC, LTC, ED)
• Two satisfactory professional references from most recent employers
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from facility (travel assignment requirement)

Responsibilities / Respiratory Therapist Duties

• Provide respiratory care and ventilator management for neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatric patients
• Administer and monitor respiratory treatments including invasive and noninvasive ventilation (ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP), high-flow oxygen, and aerosol therapies
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and blood gas analysis
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide emergency airway management and resuscitation
• Assist with ventilator weaning, ventilator checks, and respiratory equipment troubleshooting
• Float between units as required (ICU, med-surg, LTAC, LTC, ED, medevac) to meet respiratory care needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Rapid Response Teams, physicians, and nursing staff
• Maintain accurate documentation, follow hospital respiratory protocols, and participate in orientation and compliance modules

Apply now: If you are a licensed RRT seeking travel respiratory therapist jobs in Maryland, submit your application to join our respiratory care team in La Plata, MD. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.