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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 11/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 hrs/wk
Start Date: Nov 24, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of adult critical care experience and floating between Adult and NICU units.
Details
Respiratory Therapy department at a short-term acute care teaching hospital
Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-7:00)
Every other weekend required with holiday coverage expected
No on-call requirement
Float between Adult and NICU units as needed
Uses Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U ventilators
Charts in Cerner
Requirements
Current BLS certification
CRT certification required; RRT preferred
MD State license or compact license required (license required if applicable)
Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care within the last 7 years
NICU experience preferred
ED experience preferred
ACLS and PALS preferred
NRP certification required
Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment required
Cerner charting experience required
Comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs and interpreting results
Skilled in airway management including endotracheal/tracheostomy suctioning, extubation, and airway placement
Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Experience with a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids
Bronchoscopy experience preferred
Experience assisting in high-risk deliveries and umbilical blood gas collection
Additional Information
Provide comprehensive respiratory care including airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
Administer nebulizer treatments, MDIs, and various respiratory medications
Perform ventilator management and monitor for high-pressure alarms
Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory care as part of NICU float duties
Collect and interpret arterial and umbilical blood gases
Teaching hospital and member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH)
Scrubs not provided; ceil blue scrub color required
Local candidates accepted within 60 miles of the facility at a reduced rate
First-time travelers not considered; at least 1 prior travel assignment required
Former MedStar employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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