Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

RRT, Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Days)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland Start Date: 12/7/26 Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Day shift, 07:00 to 19:30
• 3x12 or 4x12 accepted
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, as scheduled
• Holidays required as they fall, as scheduled
• No on-call required

Patient Population and Scope

• Peds-Geriatrics
• Floats within the specialty as needed and to all care areas to support RRT care

Required Qualifications

• CRT or RRT
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• 2 years of experience, with first-time travelers accepted if they have strong pediatric/adult experience

Conditional Certifications (per unit description)

• NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, STABLE, and NIH Stroke Certification may apply depending on the unit

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and eligibility: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start; state exclusions list check within 30 days of start; education verification; I-9 and E-Verify attestation; government-issued photo ID
• Employment history: Previous 5 years of work history verification (attestation accepted if necessary); 2 supervisory references within 1 year of start (charge RNs or supervisors/managers); employment application completed within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, with instant tests not accepted; 12-panel drug screen plus fentanyl within 45 days of start
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start; TB test within 1 year of start (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT, or 2 PPDs); Tdap within 10 years of start (required for units working with children); measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella titers or vaccine proof; latex allergy questionnaire; lab items due within 72 hours of contract signing
• Flu vaccine: Required for the 2026-27 season, with documentation due by 12/1 for working travelers. Medical exemptions must be signed by a provider and religious exemptions by a clergy member. Declinations are not accepted.
• Fit testing: N95 fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Competencies: Age-specific competency exam (80% or higher) within 1 year of start; color blind testing online
• Other: Photo for badge (head and shoulders, white or beige background); badge application within 72 hours of signing; confidentiality agreement signed before start; dress code reviewed before start