Hospital | RRT
- Baltimore, MD
- $1,780-1,910 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Advance your respiratory therapy career as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in NICU and PICU care at a top hospital in Baltimore, Maryland (21201). This high-impact healthcare job places you in a Level 4 NICU and Level 1 Trauma Center, providing critical respiratory support to neonates, pediatrics, and adults. Baltimore is a thriving city known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and proximity to the scenic Inner Harbormaking it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and urban living.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Baltimore, MD 21201 (Maryland healthcare jobs)
- Facility Setting: Hospital NICU/PICU, Level 4 NICU, Level 1 Trauma Center
- Position Type: Travel Contract Respiratory Therapist
- Start Date: September 22, 2025
- End Date: December 22, 2025
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1780-$1910
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 07:30)
- Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours (based on preference)
- Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
- On Call: Not required
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU/PICU focus
- Active Maryland or Compact RRT license (must be valid at time of application)
- Required certifications: RRT, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NRP (NRP or AAP)
- Experience with Epic electronic medical records system preferred
- Previous charge therapist and trauma experience preferred
- Ability to float within hospital departments as needed
- Two professional references required (one supervisor/manager and one charge RN)
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the Baltimore facility
- Provide advanced respiratory care to neonates, pediatric, and adult patients in critical care settings
- Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs); manage ventilators including Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, jet ventilation, oscillation, and nitric oxide systems
- Assist in high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
- Deliver care for patients with respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, cystic fibrosis, and other complex respiratory diagnoses
- Administer respiratory medications and therapies such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Pulmicort, Xopenex, and Flovent
- Perform intubations (neonatal and pediatric), extubations, and comprehensive airway management
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team
- Accurately document all care and interventions in the Epic EMR system
- Float to other hospital units as required, within your clinical scope
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
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