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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) – Night Shift Hospital Contract in La Plata, Maryland

Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in La Plata, MD, for an 18-week travel contract delivering respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) seeking broad clinical experience, collaborative care, and a rewarding Maryland respiratory therapist job. La Plata offers a welcoming Southern Maryland setting with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay region.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Assignment Type: Hospital travel contract
• Location: La Plata, Maryland
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,060
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Duration: 18 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, as scheduled
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays as scheduled
• On-Call: No on-call requirement
• Floating: Within respiratory therapy and other hospital care areas as needed

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience required
• Active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; either credential will be considered
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Current CPI certification may be required for compliance
• Strong experience caring for adult and pediatric patients; neonatal respiratory therapy experience is highly valued
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on night shifts and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Comfort working within scope of practice and floating throughout the hospital to support respiratory care needs

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with a wide range of respiratory illnesses across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Administer respiratory therapies, including nebulized medications, inhaled treatments, pulmonary hygiene, and oxygen therapy
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy equipment, and related respiratory devices
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and interpret ABG results to support clinical decision-making
• Assist with airway management, intubation, extubation, suctioning, and emergency respiratory interventions
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide specialized neonatal and pediatric respiratory care as needed
• Participate in respiratory care protocols, rapid response activities, and interdisciplinary patient-care planning
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing respiratory care needs accurately

Apply now for this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in La Plata, Maryland, and join a collaborative hospital healthcare team for an 18-week night-shift contract.

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.