Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

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

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 3, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 07:00)
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On Call: Not required
• Floating: Required to support all settings as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Work Settings

• Critical Care Unit (CCU) / Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Emergency Department (ED)
• Post-acute unit
• General care units
• Pediatric patients limited to ED only; critical pediatric patients are transferred elsewhere

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Uniform

• Navy blue scrubs

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• I-9 attestation and E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Social Security Number trace
  • County, nationwide, sex offender, and OFAC/FACIS searches
  • Education verification
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models accepted)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) if working with children or pediatric units
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption for the 2025-26 season
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination proof required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination accepted (series not accepted)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80%+)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80%+)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80%+)
• Color blindness testing (required for clinical staff)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background for badge
• Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
• Dress code review prior to start
• Badge ID application completed prior to start
• Standards of conduct and confidentiality statements completed prior to start
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out form may be required depending on prior Epic experience

Additional Notes

• Floating across multiple units is required to support respiratory therapy needs
• Pediatric care limited to Emergency Department only; critical pediatric patients are transferred
• On-call duties are not required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.