Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,681 per week

About the role

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist position in Clinton, Maryland. Start date: 12/15/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts. Employment type: Travel. Job ID: #1538497.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to director
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines
• Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support
• Provide direct patient care in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments per procedural guidelines

Requirements

• 1 year recent acute care experience (posting also notes 2 years in requirements list)
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NBRC credential
• PALS and NRP may be required in some areas

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds
• Moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay

Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

About the Company

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health, focusing on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.