Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU, PICU & Adult Critical Care
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

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

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Contract Details

• Length: 12 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:12
• Average Daily Census: 6-7 ventilated patients
• Patient Age Range: All age groups (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult)
• Unit Types: NICU (Level 3 or 4), PICU, ER, Level 1 Trauma, Med/Surg Intensive Care Units

Job Description

• Provide critical care respiratory therapy across mixed age levels including NICU, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Must be competent in caring for adult patients in various settings such as ER and other units.
• Experience with jet high frequency ventilation in NICU is common (3-4 vents running regularly).
• Floating within specialty and to sister facilities as needed.
• Holidays and every other weekend required as scheduled.
• On-call is not required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
• Experience working with Neonate, Infant, Pediatric, and Adult patients

Special Equipment Experience

• Maquet Servo i ventilator
• Draeger V500 ventilator
• Jet Ventilation and Oscillation
• Nitric Oxide therapy

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and various federal/state screenings.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children).
• TB testing: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year or True 2-Step PPD; must be updated annually.
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year.
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start.
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history.
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start.

Facility Specifics

• Scrub color: Navy blue (pink for trauma assignments; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy pants).
• Uniform guidelines: White short sleeves under scrubs or navy long sleeves; business casual for some departments (no jeans, open-toe shoes, sleeveless tops, or shorts).
• Passport-style photo required for badge.
• Confidentiality agreement and job description acknowledgment required prior to start.
• Badge application must be completed within 72 hours of signing.
• Latex allergy questionnaire must be completed by all candidates.

Additional Notes

• Floating within specialty and to related units/facilities is expected.
• Candidates must be able to work holidays and every other weekend as scheduled.
• On-call shifts are not required for this position.