Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU, PICU & Adult Critical Care
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with strong PICU/NICU and adult care experience for a night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center.

Details

• Inpatient hospital setting serving a mixed age population across NICU, PICU, ER, and adult intensive care and medical/surgical units
• Critical care respiratory therapy unit with 12 beds and an average daily census of 6-7 ventilated patients
• Therapist-to-patient ratio of 1:12 with approximately 40 patient visits per day
• Patient population spans all age groups, from neonates to adults, with a high volume of NICU cases including frequent use of jet high-frequency ventilation (3-4 patients at a time)
• Specialized equipment includes Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, Jet Ventilation, Oscillation, and Nitric Oxide delivery systems
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within the specialty and to other units and sister facilities within scope
• No on-call required
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT credential
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
• Strong PICU and NICU experience required, including Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU
• Demonstrated competency with all patient age groups, from neonates through adults
• Experience in adult care settings including ER, Level 1 Trauma, and medical/surgical intensive care units
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for candidates with a strong pediatric and NICU-focused skillset who are also competent in adult care settings
• Candidates must be comfortable and clinically competent across all RRT settings and may be assigned to adult care areas based on experience and skillset
• High-acuity NICU environment with frequent jet high-frequency ventilation cases
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Local candidates are considered for this position
• Any time-off requests should be disclosed at the time of consideration