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Travel ed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Baltimore, Maryland Hospital JobTravel ed Respiratory Therapist job in the Baltimore, Maryland area! Join a dynamic teaching hospital respiratory therapy team supporting adult critical care and NICU patients in a fast-paced acute care setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RRT who wants variety, teamwork, and hands-on experience across both adult and neonatal respiratory care.

Job Details

Position:

ed Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Setting:

Short-term acute care, teaching hospital

Location:

Baltimore-area, Maryland 21237

Employment Type:

Travel Respiratory Therapy Assignment

Duration:

13 weeks

Shift Duration:

12-hour nights

Schedule:

Night shifts with every other weekend required; no on-call requirement

Weekly Estimated Pay:

$1,430 - $1,530

Charting System:

Cerner

Orientation:

36 hours

Float Requirement:

Float between Adult and NICU units

Scrubs:

Ceil blueJob Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent ed Respiratory Therapist experience, including adult critical care experience; NICU experience preferred
• At least 1 prior travel assignment completed
• Current BLS certification
• Current CRT certification
• Current Maryland state licensure
• ACLS preferred
• ED experience preferred
• Ability to work confidently in both adult and neonatal patient care environments
• Comfortable with ABG interpretation and arterial blood gas collection
• Experience with Cerner preferred/required as noted for charting
• Familiarity with Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U ventilatorsResponsibilities
• Provide high-quality respiratory care to adult, NICU, and other patient populations as assigned
• Perform airway management and suctioning procedures, including endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, and tracheostomy care
• Support pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and ABG interpretation
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and umbilical blood gases as needed
• Set up and manage respiratory therapies such as nebulizers, HFNC, BiPAP, CPAP, trach collar, and aerosol treatments
• Monitor ventilator function and troubleshoot high-pressure alarms
• Wean patients from mechanical ventilation when appropriate and collaborate with the care team on respiratory plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate clearly with interdisciplinary team members
• Float between Adult and NICU units to support patient care needs across the facilityWhy for This Baltimore Respiratory Therapist Job?
• Work in a respected teaching hospital with a collaborative respiratory care team
• Gain experience across adult critical care and neonatal respiratory therapy
• Enjoy a convenient Baltimore-area location with city amenities and regional attractions
• Take on a travel assignment with strong weekly pay and no on-call requirement to join this Baltimore, Maryland travel RRT opportunity and make an impact in both adult and NICU respiratory care.

Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and VisionEqual OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.