Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Acute & Neuro Diagnostics
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location:
Washington, District of Columbia
Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Hospital System: MedStar Health

Specialty

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Shift Details

• Schedule: 4x 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700)
• On Call/Weekend: Every other weekend; holidays as needed; no on-call required
• Float Requirement: Between Adult and NICU; between floors

Facility Information

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care; Teaching Hospital
• Recognized as a Top 50 heart and vascular center nationally
• Total Staffed Beds: 748
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs: Not provided; RRT scrub color is Olive Green
• Flu vaccine is mandatory for all employees

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience including Trauma, ER, and Adult ICU
• Experience with Puritan Bennett, Draeger, Servo I, EvitaXL, Viasys preferred
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
  • DC RRT State License required
  • CRT or RRT required
  • ACLS preferred
• Accepts first-time travelers (screening required)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for RN/LPNs in ED or Pediatrics; not required for this role
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – As required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – As required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – As required by unit
• Tech Cert Verification – Required based on profession/state
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Required annually
• State License Verification – Required prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required based on unit
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Must score 80% or higher within 3 years of start
• Color Blind Testing – Required (online or in-person)
• Competency Exams – Must score 80% or higher within 3 years of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Required for ICU, ED, Telemetry (RN only) within 3 years, passing score 80%

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite)
• Immunizations/Vaccinations required:

  • Flu vaccine (mandatory for all employees)
  • COVID-19 vaccine (full vaccination required; exemptions are rare and strictly reviewed)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (recommended for exposure to children/infants)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last year, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – Titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Drug Screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Background Check within 90 days of start including multiple state and federal checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter

Documentation & Compliance

• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Valid Driver’s License if driving is an essential job function
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license verification
• Skills checklist and competency exams updated annually
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed before hire date
• Photo for badge required (clear, well-lit, no filters, face centered)
• Drug screen and background check attestations completed by credentialing staff

This position offers an opportunity to work in a prestigious teaching hospital with a strong focus on cardiovascular care, requiring experienced respiratory therapists with critical care skills and certifications.