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Hospital | Certified Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
This hospital respiratory therapist job is ideal for clinicians who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to expand their clinical experience while supporting patients across the lifespan, from neonates and infants to adults and geriatric populations. Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a teaching hospital environment with access to a strong Baltimore healthcare network.
Job Details
Setting:
Short-term acute care hospital, teaching environmentSpecialty:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Assignment Type:
Travel respiratory therapy jobLocation:
Rosedale, MD 21237, a welcoming community near BaltimoreStart Date:
September 15, 2026Duration:
18 weeksShift:
12-hour nightsWeekly Hours:
36 hours per weekWeekend Coverage:
Every other weekend requiredFloat Requirement:
Float between Adult and NICU unitsCharting System:
CernerEstimated Weekly Pay:
$1,430 - $1,530Compliance Note:
Flu vaccine requiredJob Requirements- Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience, including Adult Critical Care and NICU
- At least 1 prior travel assignment completed
- Current BLS certification
- Current CRT credential
- Active Maryland respiratory therapist licensure
- ACLS preferred
- Experience with Cerner required
- Comfortable working in both adult and neonatal patient care settings
- Must be able to interpret and analyze ABGs confidently
- Experience with ventilators such as Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U strongly preferredResponsibilities
- Provide advanced respiratory care across adult and NICU patient populations
- Perform airway management and suctioning procedures, including extubation support and tracheostomy care
- Support pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and ABG interpretation
- Assist in high-risk deliveries when needed
- Administer and manage respiratory therapies such as nebulizers, inhalers, HFNC, BiPAP, and CPAP
- Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and support weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Collaborate with respiratory services, rapid response teams, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care
- Maintain accuracy in documentation and follow facility protocols and compliance requirementsAdditional Notes
- No on-call requirement
- Holiday coverage may be expected
- Orientation includes facility-specific onboarding modules and training
- Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered under local guidelines to join this Rosedale, Maryland respiratory therapy travel assignment and grow your career in a dynamic hospital setting.
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$78,723 / year median in Maryland
+12% projected growth