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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU/PICU Night Shift – Baltimore, MD 21201

Bring your high-acuity NICU/PICU respiratory therapy expertise to a dynamic hospital-based team supporting a mixed-age population (neonates through geriatrics). This night shift travel respiratory therapist assignment is ideal for an RRT who thrives in critical care, is confident with advanced ventilation modalities, and can flex to adult care areas when needed.

Located in Baltimore, Maryland (21201), you’ll be close to the Inner Harbor, renowned museums, historic neighborhoods, and an outstanding food scene—perfect for exploring on your days off. If you’re searching for Baltimore respiratory therapist jobs or Maryland travel healthcare jobs, this contract offers strong clinical variety and high-acuity experience.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy (NICU/PICU focus with mixed acuity)
• Location: Baltimore, MD 21201
• Start Date: 03/16/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (through 06/15/2026)
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3x12 (36 hrs/week); 4x12 (48 hrs/week) may be accepted based on staffing needs
• Typical Shift Times: 19:00–07:30 (unit scheduling may vary; some schedules may run 18:30–07:00)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: As scheduled
• On-Call: No pre-scheduled on-call shifts
• Floating: Required within respiratory care settings (must be strong in NICU/PICU and competent in adult assignments)
• Charting/EMR: Epic (preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,780–$1,910
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years Registered Respiratory Therapist experience required
• Critical Care Expertise: Strong PICU/NICU experience required; must also be competent to care for adult patients when assigned
• Patient Population: Experience with all age groups (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics)
• Licensure: Must have an active MD or Compact License at time of submission
• Certifications (required): RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (AHA for BLS/ACLS/PALS; NRP via NRP or AAP)
• Preferred: Trauma Level I/II experience; prior charge/lead experience
• First-time travelers: Considered with a strong pediatrics + NICU-focused skillset and comfort across all RRT settings (including adults)

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities (NICU/PICU & Critical Care)

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care with a primary emphasis on Level IV NICU and PICU, while supporting adult areas (e.g., ED, Med/Surg, ICUs) as assigned within scope
• Manage ventilated patients and deliver advanced therapies including HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, aerosolized medications, pulmonary hygiene, and oxygen delivery modalities
• Assist with airway management and procedures such as intubation assistance, extubation, suctioning (ETT/NT), tracheostomy care, and specimen collection
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric respiratory emergencies; assist with transports as needed
• Interpret ABGs/capillary gases, monitor patient response, and adjust respiratory support per provider orders and protocols
• Document accurately in the EMR and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality outcomes
• Operate and troubleshoot critical care equipment including Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, jet ventilation, oscillation, and nitric oxide

Apply now to join our healthcare team for this travel RRT contract in Baltimore, MD and put your NICU/PICU critical care skills to work on nights.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.