Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care (NICU, PICU & Adult ICU)
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 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 in Maryland.

Details

• Inpatient hospital setting with a mixed-age respiratory therapy unit spanning NICU, PICU, ER, and adult intensive care/med-surge units
• Patient population includes all age groups — neonatal through adult — with critical care respiratory needs
• Jet high-frequency ventilators in the NICU are frequently in use, with 3–4 running at any given time
• Average daily census of 6–7 ventilated patients with an approximate ratio of 1:12 across 12 beds
• Approximately 40 patient visits per day
• Special equipment includes Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, Jet Ventilation, Oscillation, and Nitric Oxide
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within the specialty, to other units, and to sister facilities within scope
• No on-call required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
• Strong PICU/NICU experience required, including Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU
• Experience with all patient age groups (neonatal through adult) is required
• Experience in adult care settings including ER and Level 1 Trauma environments required
• First-time travelers may be considered with a strong PICU/NICU-focused skillset and demonstrated competency across all RRT settings including adult care
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide critical care respiratory therapy across a mixed-age patient population, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult settings
• The department may assign therapists to adult care areas (e.g., ER, med-surge ICUs) based on individual experience and skillset
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Local candidates are considered for this position
• Any time-off requests should be disclosed upfront at the time of consideration