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Rockville, Maryland

Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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Job Description

Shady Grove Medical Center

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Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Registered Respiratory Therapist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As a Respiratory Therapist you will:

  • Create and atmosphere and environment associated with clinical patient setting. Perform AIDET, Mission and Motion initiatives and Display AHC RISES values 100% 0f the time.
  • Be responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, documenting and evaluating patients on invasive and non-invasive ventilation
  • Deliver Respiratory services and medications via proper modalities on all age groups
  • Assess and document patient outcomes via EMR. Perform SBAR and participate in rounds in ICU and NICU.
  • Manage patients’ airways for spontaneous breathing and respiratory compromised patients.
  • Perform quality control and maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Execute all other duties as required.

Qualifications Include

  • Graduate of AMA approved respiratory program
  • AS in Respiratory Therapy required
  • 2 years (NICU experience for NICU 2791) preferred
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC
  • Active Maryland State license by the Department of Health and Mental
  • Hygiene. Must obtain an Advanced Certification within the 1st year of employment.
  • Willing to obtain an advanced certification when eligible.

Work Schedule: This is a per diem position with a rate of $45/hour

  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Hours per Week: 12 hrs/week
  • Typical Daily Schedule: Per Diem as needed for shift coverage
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Weekend Requirements: Required. one weekend shift required in a 6-week schedule
  • Holiday Requirements: Required one major/minor Holiday
  • On-Call: yes
  • Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

  • Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
  • United States of America (Non-Exempt)
  • At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We Do This by Offering

  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Free Employee parking
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e. g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.

AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, document, and evaluate invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and deliver respiratory treatments and medications to patients of all ages. Assess and document patient outcomes, participate in ICU and NICU rounds, manage patient airways, and maintain assigned equipment.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program, an associate degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials, and an active Maryland license. Two years of experience is preferred; an advanced certification must be obtained within the first year of employment, with willingness to pursue it when eligible.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory Medication DeliveryPatient AssessmentElectronic Medical RecordsSBAR CommunicationICU RoundsAirway ManagementSpontaneous Breathing ManagementEquipment Quality ControlEquipment MaintenancePatient Outcome Documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In Maryland, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (32 salary observations; 101 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,762 salary observations; 11,701 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94kRespiratory Therapy median $88k (middle half $78k–$88k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maryland vs national$87k median in Maryland$85k nationally (+2%)32 state / 1,762 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Maryland38 active4,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
8
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Adventist HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Gaithersburg, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) retirement plan
Free Employee parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Shift Differential Eligible

Living in Rockville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$616k
Typical market rent
$2,372/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.