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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.
Worksite address
rosedale, MD, 21237, US
Who can apply
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