Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care (NICU, PICU & Adult ICU)
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty and related units
• On-call: Not required

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Mixed age groups: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and adult care settings including Emergency Room (ER), Level 1 Trauma, and Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Units
• Must be competent in caring for all age groups (neonates through adults)
• Level 3 and/or 4 NICU experience required
• Critical care respiratory therapy with frequent use of jet high frequency ventilation in NICU (3-4 vents commonly running)
• Average daily census: 6-7 ventilated patients
• Patient-to-therapist ratio: 1:12
• Number of beds/rooms: 12

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Strong PICU/NICU experience with demonstrated competency in adult patient care across multiple settings
• Experience working with pediatric, neonate, and adult patients
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Experience with jet high-frequency ventilation in NICU settings
• ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP issued by the American Heart Association or American Academy of Pediatrics

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Special Equipment Experience

• Maquet Servo i ventilator
• Draeger V500 ventilator
• Jet ventilation and oscillation
• Nitric Oxide therapy

Uniform

• Navy blue scrubs (pink scrubs for trauma assignments)
• Pediatric department: navy blue scrub pants with child-friendly tops in navy blue
• Undershirts: white if short sleeve, navy or pink if long sleeve depending on assignment
• Business casual attire for certain departments (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen (including fentanyl) within 30 days to 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required for:

  • TB (negative QGOLD/TSPOT or 2-step PPD, updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and Maryland State Exclusions List within 30 days of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, badge photo, dress code review, and job description acknowledgment must be completed prior to start

Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Color blindness testing (not required for non-clinical roles)
• Other certifications as applicable per unit or specialty

This position offers a challenging and diverse clinical environment requiring strong pediatric and adult respiratory therapy skills, especially in critical care and NICU settings. Candidates must be prepared for night shifts and flexible floating within related units.