Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult Critical Care & ED
Baltimore, Maryland
MedStar Harbor Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 1830-0700 (overnight)
Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts every 6 weeks

Job Summary

• Position for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Adult critical care and Emergency Department (ED) experience required
• Open to 8-week or 13-week contracts
• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC certified
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recommended
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy, specifically in adult critical care and ED settings
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Work Requirements

• Must be able to work overnight shifts (1830-0700)
• Must work 4 weekend shifts every 6 weeks

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Valid state driver's license if driving is an essential job function
• Completion of facility-specific modules and orientation prior to start
• References: Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps

Additional Notes

• Medication, pharmacology, and competency exams required within 3 years of start date, with minimum passing scores
• EKG competency exam may be required depending on unit assignment
• Annual safety manual acknowledgment required
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)

This position is ideal for RRTs with solid adult critical care and ED experience looking for a travel contract opportunity with flexible contract lengths and overnight shifts. First-time travelers are welcome.