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Hyattsville, Maryland

Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join FutureCare as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, $5K Sign-On Bonus in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $40 - $45/hr.
  • Signing bonus: $5,000.
  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • Flex/Advance Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Growth Ladder
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with FutureCare in Hyattsville, Maryland, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will perform respiratory care procedures, manage mechanical ventilators, and monitor resident progress under physician direction. They are also responsible for documenting care, maintaining equipment, and providing education to residents and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Maryland license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and possess at least one year of clinical respiratory experience. Current CPR certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyMechanical VentilationBlood Gas SamplingChest PhysiotherapyPulmonary Function TestingTracheostomy CareAirway ManagementAerosolized Medication AdministrationIncentive SpirometryPatient AssessmentCare PlanningMedical Gas AdministrationDocumentationInterpersonal Communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In Maryland, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (21 salary observations; 59 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,878 salary observations; 8,758 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Respiratory Therapy

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About Future Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Excellent Benefits Package
Flex/Advance Pay
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth Ladder
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Assistance Program