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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Adult Critical Care & Emergency Department | Baltimore, MD

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Baltimore, Maryland, offering 12-hour night shifts and high-acuity adult critical care in a hospital setting. Join an experienced respiratory care team supporting adult and geriatric patients across critical care and emergency services while collaborating with rapid response and interdisciplinary teams.

This on-site travel respiratory therapist contract provides the opportunity to deliver advanced respiratory care in Baltimore, a vibrant urban location with rich history, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract End Date: March 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: 14-week travel contract
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Call: Not required
• Scheduling Notes: Up to two pre-approved time-off requests may be permitted. Candidates may float within their scope of practice based on operational needs.
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional Respiratory Therapy experience
• Recent adult critical care and Emergency Department respiratory care experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; qualified Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates with 5 years of experience may be considered
• Active Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license required at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Demonstrated experience with airway management, including extubation, intubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience caring for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomies
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, high-flow oxygen, aerosol delivery systems, and ventilator alarm troubleshooting
• Experience with bronchoscopy support, sputum specimen collection, arterial blood gas collection, and ABG interpretation
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory assessment and treatment for adult and geriatric patients in critical care and emergency settings
• Manage and monitor invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, weaning, and pressure-alarm troubleshooting
• Support airway management procedures, including intubation assistance, extubation, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and fresh tracheostomy management
• Deliver oxygen therapy through high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy collars, oxygen tanks, and other oxygen-delivery systems
• Administer aerosolized and inhaled respiratory medications using nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and other delivery devices
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and obtain sputum specimens as clinically indicated
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures and provide pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, and secretion management
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with physicians, nurses, rapid response teams, and other healthcare professionals
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment while following respiratory care standards and applicable clinical protocols

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a high-acuity adult critical care and emergency department team.

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.