Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Annapolis, MD
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Breakdown – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Shift - Nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 3×12 hours

Contract - 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience
• Associate degree from an accredited college
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through NBRC
• Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license or eligibility as specified; an active Maryland or compact license must be in hand
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
• Epic charting experience; test-out option available

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medical gas therapy according to department procedures.
• Evaluate therapy effectiveness and recommend continuation or discontinuation.
• Collaborate with advanced practitioners and clinical specialists on respiratory care plans.
• Review orders, laboratory results, chest X-rays, and patient charts.
• Document respiratory care accurately.
• Maintain equipment safely and hygienically.
• Monitor patient responses and manage adverse reactions.

Compliance & Submission

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• No mileage radius restriction.
• One reference required at submission.
• Include certification expiration dates in the candidate profile.
• Travelers must float within their scope of practice.
• RTO must be declared before submission; preferably no RTO during the first week.
• Maximum 10 days of RTO per 13-week contract.
• Modules are non-billable and take approximately 4.5–5 hours.
• Return travelers generally require a 6-month break; exceptions may be reviewed case by case within one year.
• COVID vaccine not required; flu vaccine status unknown.