Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care & NICU
Rosedale, MD
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — 13-week hospital contract in Rosedale, MD (Baltimore area). Night shift 3x12 (18:30–07:00). Join a high-acuity respiratory care team providing adult critical care and NICU support.

Are you an experienced RRT looking to make a difference in both adult and neonatal critical care? Join a dynamic respiratory therapy team in Rosedale, Maryland, just outside Baltimore. Rosedale (21237) offers suburban comfort with quick access to city amenities — ideal for professionals seeking career growth in Maryland respiratory jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Rosedale, MD 21237 — Baltimore area (Maryland respiratory jobs)
• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Travel Respiratory Therapist – Hospital
• Setting: Hospital – Adult Critical Care & NICU (ventilator management)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Start Date: April 28, 2026
• End Date: July 28, 2026
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (18:30 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Expected
• Float Requirement: Float between Adult Critical Care and NICU units
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,430–$1,530/week

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care and NICU (hospital respiratory therapist)
• At least 1 prior travel assignment completed (travel respiratory therapist preferred)
• Current RRT credential and CRT certification; BLS required
• Maryland state licensure or Compact License (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Proven experience with ventilators: Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, Servo-U
• Charting and documentation experience with Cerner (Cerner EMR)
• ED, ACLS, and trauma experience preferred
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred for NICU support
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for adult and neonatal patients in critical care settings (ventilator management, weaning, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP)
• Perform airway management including endotracheal intubation support, suctioning, extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, and tracheostomy care
• Administer respiratory medications and therapies (Albuterol, Atrovent, inhaled steroids, nebulized treatments)
• Monitor and troubleshoot ventilators and high-pressure alarms; respond to ventilator emergencies
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) and interpret results to guide therapy
• Assist in high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, and umbilical blood gas collection
• Float between Adult Critical Care and NICU per unit needs
• Document respiratory care, interventions, and outcomes in Cerner accurately and timely
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including rapid response teams, physicians, nurses, and respiratory services

Why join us? Gain hands-on experience with high-acuity adult and neonatal patients, broaden your ventilator and neonatal care skills, and enjoy the benefits of a short-term travel contract in the Baltimore region. Estimated weekly pay: $1,430–$1,530/week. This hospital respiratory therapist role is ideal for RRTs seeking travel jobs, night shift positions, and growth in critical care and NICU specialties.

Apply now: Submit your resume, RRT/CRT credentials, and current Maryland licensure to be considered for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity. Join our respiratory care team today!

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