Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with strong NICU/PICU critical care skills and the ability to support adult ICU/ER coverage as needed. This night shift travel respiratory therapist job offers hands-on experience with advanced ventilation modalities in a high-acuity, mixed-age environment.

This contract is located in Baltimore, Maryland (21201), an area that offers a variety of dining, arts, and waterfront attractions. If you’re searching for Baltimore respiratory therapist jobs or Maryland travel healthcare jobs, this is a great opportunity to join a busy respiratory therapy service.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU/PICU (Mixed-Age Coverage)
• Location: Baltimore, MD 21201
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (through 06/01/2026)
• Shift: Night shift
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights (18:30–07:00 or 19:00–07:30)
• Hours: 36 hours/week (3x12); 48 hours/week (4x12) may be accepted
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: As scheduled
• Floating: Required within respiratory care scope (must be strong in NICU/PICU and adult care)
• On-Call: Not routinely required (no pre-scheduled on-call shifts)
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,780–$1,910
• EMR/Charting: Epic (preferred)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of recent critical care respiratory therapy experience required
• Clinical Background: Strong PICU/NICU respiratory therapist experience required; must also be competent with adult respiratory care when assigned (e.g., ER/ICU/other units within scope)
• License: Active Maryland respiratory therapist license or Compact license (as applicable) at time of submission
• Certifications (required): RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (AHA for BLS/ACLS/PALS; NRP via NRP or AAP)
• Patient Populations: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Preferred: Trauma Level I/II experience; charge/lead experience

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities (NICU/PICU + Adult Coverage)

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across high-acuity settings, including NICU, PICU, and adult care areas as assigned
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and non-invasive support (e.g., CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC), including weaning and alarm management
• Support advanced neonatal/pediatric modalities and therapies such as jet ventilation, oscillation (HFOV), and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
• Perform respiratory assessments; administer aerosolized medications; provide pulmonary hygiene and airway clearance therapies
• Assist with and/or perform airway procedures within scope (intubation assist, extubation, suctioning, tracheostomy care/management)
• Respond to emergent respiratory needs in critical care and emergency environments, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document care accurately in Epic and follow unit protocols for critical care respiratory therapy support

Apply now to join our healthcare team for this 13-week travel RRT contract in Baltimore, MD.

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