Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with strong PICU/NICU experience and competency across all age groups for a pediatric night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center.

Details

• Pediatric respiratory therapy unit at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center
• Mixed patient population spanning NICU, PICU, and adult care settings including the ER and Med/Surg intensive care units
• Critical care respiratory therapy focus with frequent use of jet high-frequency ventilation — typically 3-4 jet vents running at all times in the NICU
• Average daily census of 6-7 ventilated patients with approximately 40 patient visits per day
• 12-bed unit with a 1:12 therapist-to-patient ratio
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, to other units, and to sister facilities within scope
• No on-call required
• Special equipment includes Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, Jet Ventilation, Oscillation, and Nitric Oxide
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience required
• Pediatric/PICU experience required
• Experience in adult care settings including ER, Level 1 Trauma, and Med/Surg ICU required
• Competency and experience with all patient age groups (neonatal through adult) required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide critical care respiratory therapy services across neonatal, pediatric, and adult care settings as assigned based on experience and skillset
• The department may place candidates in adult care settings aligned with their experience and scope of practice
• First-time travelers will be considered for candidates with a strong PICU/NICU-focused skillset and demonstrated competency across all RRT settings including adult care
• Local candidates will be considered at a reduced local traveler rate — contact your American Traveler recruiter for details
• Any time-off requests should be disclosed at the time of initial consideration