Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Maryland
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
• Adult critical care experience
• Emergency Department (ED) experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Certifications & Exams

• ACLS and BLS must be current AHA Provider Certifications (Instructor card or RQI acceptable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias or Prophecy platform only), renewed annually, with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/medication as required
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, PALS, NRP, TNCC) — verify per assignment specifics

Additional Requirements

• Consent to release information form must be completed prior to start
• Compliance with hand hygiene policy
• Completion and signature of floating and time & attendance policies for contracted staff
• Respirator fit test to be completed onsite; PAPR training provided if fit test is failed
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Education verification and transcript/diploma preferred but not always required
• E-Verify/I9 documentation required
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years preferred (may substitute for work history verification)
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted

Notes

• Candidate must be prepared for a night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Must have adult critical care or emergency department experience
• Government-issued photo ID must be valid and original (no paper copies except temporary receipts)
• Drug screen and labs must be completed by Monday prior to start to ensure on-time onboarding
• Some certifications and CEUs (Stroke, Trauma) may be required during assignment; check unit-specific requirements
• Candidate must acknowledge pass/fail testing policies and complete required competency exams timely to avoid cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with critical care or ED background seeking a travel contract opportunity on night shifts in Maryland. First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply.