Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks as specified)
Shift: Nights (3x12 or 4x12 shifts; 18:30-07:00)
Start Date: March 2, 2026

Job Description

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights
• Schedule: 36/48 hour shifts accepted
• Patient Age Range: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Diagnoses: Variety of complex diagnoses requiring critical care respiratory therapy
• Units: Level 4 NICU, Pediatrics, Emergency Room, Level 1 Trauma, Med/Surg, ICUs
• Average Patient Visits per Day: Approx. 40
• Patient-to-Therapist Ratio: Approx. 1:12
• Responsibilities:

  • Provide respiratory care across all settings including PICU, NICU, adult care areas such as ER and other units within scope
  • Floating required to all care settings where respiratory support is needed
  • Must be competent in both pediatric (PICU/NICU) and adult respiratory care
• On-call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years in respiratory therapy
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers with strong pediatric and NICU experience are accepted

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Equipment and Procedures

• Experience with Maquet Servo i ventilators, Draeger V500, Jet Ventilation, Oscillation, and Nitric Oxide therapy preferred

Uniform

• Scrub color: Navy blue (pink for trauma assignments)
• Pediatric department: Navy blue scrub pants with child-friendly tops allowed
• Undershirt: White if short sleeve, navy or pink if long sleeve depending on assignment
• Business casual allowed in some departments (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual updates
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination proof required)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel or 10-panel + Fentanyl drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application and 5 years of work history verification required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be strong in both pediatric (PICU/NICU) and adult respiratory care
• Floating to various units within scope of practice is expected
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as scheduled
• No prior travel experience required; open to first-time travelers with relevant pediatric/NICU skills

This position offers a challenging and diverse clinical environment with a focus on critical care respiratory therapy across a wide patient age range and acuity levels.