Respiratory Therapist in Baltimore, Maryland
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,807/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.19
- Weekly
- $1,807
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,964
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $50.19/hour — 17% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maryland ($42.77/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maryland right now
- 14 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maryland from 5 agencies, 5 of them in Baltimore.
- Pay in these listings: $39.72 – $61.11/hour, median $52.78/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Maryland: $42.77/hour ($88,962/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($57.90/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Join a 14-week travel contract as a Respiratory Therapist supporting adult critical care and emergency department populations in Baltimore, Maryland. Working overnight shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., you will provide respiratory support through rapid response activities, airway management, ventilator care, and emergency interventions. This role includes working with BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilators, high-flow oxygen, nebulizers, and aerosol medication-delivery systems. Experience with intubation assistance, extubation, suctioning, tracheostomy care, bronchoscopy support, arterial blood gases, and ventilator weaning is essential. Every other weekend and holiday coverage is required, with no on-call or floating requirement indicated.
Weather:
Baltimore typically offers crisp, cool conditions this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, colorful seasonal scenery, and occasional rain. Pack layers for exploring the city between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Waterfront Exploration: Walk the Inner Harbor, visit the National Aquarium, and enjoy views along the harbor promenade.
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Historic Baltimore: Explore Fells Point’s cobblestone streets, local shops, and waterfront restaurants.
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Annapolis Day Trip: Spend a day touring Maryland’s capital, visiting the waterfront, and exploring its historic district.
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Gettysburg Day Trip: Visit the Gettysburg National Military Park and explore the town’s museums and historic sites.
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Washington, D.C. Day Trip: Enjoy the Smithsonian museums, national monuments, and neighborhoods within an easy drive of Baltimore.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Baltimore, Maryland
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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