Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Baltimore, Maryland Hospital Job

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in the Baltimore, Maryland area! Join a dynamic teaching hospital respiratory therapy team supporting adult critical care and NICU patients in a fast-paced acute care setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RRT who wants variety, teamwork, and hands-on experience across both adult and neonatal respiratory care.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Short-term acute care, teaching hospital
• Location: Baltimore-area, Maryland 21237
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapy Assignment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Night shifts with every other weekend required; no on-call requirement
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,430 – $1,530
• Charting System: Cerner
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Float Requirement: Float between Adult and NICU units
• Scrubs: Ceil blue

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience, including adult critical care experience; NICU experience preferred
• At least 1 prior travel assignment completed
• Current BLS certification
• Current CRT certification
• Current Maryland state licensure
• ACLS preferred
• ED experience preferred
• Ability to work confidently in both adult and neonatal patient care environments
• Comfortable with ABG interpretation and arterial blood gas collection
• Experience with Cerner preferred/required as noted for charting
• Familiarity with Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U ventilators

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to adult, NICU, and other patient populations as assigned
• Perform airway management and suctioning procedures, including endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, and tracheostomy care
• Support pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and ABG interpretation
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and umbilical blood gases as needed
• Set up and manage respiratory therapies such as nebulizers, HFNC, BiPAP, CPAP, trach collar, and aerosol treatments
• Monitor ventilator function and troubleshoot high-pressure alarms
• Wean patients from mechanical ventilation when appropriate and collaborate with the care team on respiratory plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate clearly with interdisciplinary team members
• Float between Adult and NICU units to support patient care needs across the facility

Why Apply for This Baltimore Respiratory Therapist Job?

• Work in a respected teaching hospital with a collaborative respiratory care team
• Gain experience across adult critical care and neonatal respiratory therapy
• Enjoy a convenient Baltimore-area location with city amenities and regional attractions
• Take on a travel assignment with strong weekly pay and no on-call requirement

Apply now to join this Baltimore, Maryland travel RRT opportunity and make an impact in both adult and NICU respiratory care.

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.