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

Certified Respiratory Therapist (Travel) – 13-week NICU & Adult Critical Care nights (3x12) in Rosedale, Maryland, near Baltimore. Join a teaching hospital team delivering advanced ventilator management and neonatal respiratory care on a travel CRT assignment.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced travel respiratory therapist to support both NICU and adult critical care patient populations in Rosedale, MD (Baltimore area). This hospital-based travel CRT role offers exposure to a teaching hospital environment, interdisciplinary teams, and advanced respiratory equipment. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical ventilation skills, neonatal experience, and Cerner charting proficiency.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1450-$1560/week

Job Details

• Location: Rosedale, Maryland (21237) — Baltimore-area travel respiratory therapist position
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 14, 2026 – July 14, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (18:30 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Hospital – NICU and Adult Critical Care (ventilator management, mechanical ventilation)
• On-site: Yes
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend required; holiday coverage expected
• Float Requirement: Float between Adult and NICU units (neonatal respiratory therapist duties)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Adult Critical Care and NICU
• At least 1 prior travel assignment completed (preferred for travel respiratory therapist roles)
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• CRT credential required; RRT acceptable
• Maryland state licensure (or compact license) for respiratory care
• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics certification
• Charting experience with Cerner (electronic medical records)
• ED, ACLS, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform airway management and suctioning (endotracheal tube care, extubation, nasal/oral airways, tracheostomy care)
• Provide pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, and sputum specimen collection
• Interpret and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) and titrate respiratory therapies accordingly
• Administer inhaled and nebulized respiratory medications (Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids)
• Set up and manage HFNC (high flow nasal cannula), BiPAP, CPAP, aerosol masks, and trach collars
• Troubleshoot high pressure alarms, ventilator issues, and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Assist in high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation support, and umbilical blood gas collection (NICU duties)
• Operate and manage ventilators including Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U
• Float between adult and neonatal patient populations as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Why Join This Travel Respiratory Therapist Role

• Work in a supportive teaching hospital with advanced respiratory equipment and rapid response teams
• Gain diverse experience across NICU and adult critical care—great for neonatal respiratory therapist and critical care respiratory therapist career growth
• Enjoy living in Rosedale with easy access to Baltimore’s cultural, dining, and recreational activities

Ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapist career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in Rosedale, MD. Submit your resume and current licensure/certifications for consideration. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in neonatal and adult critical care.

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