Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Night Shift Hospital Job in Baltimore, MD

Apply for a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) job in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a collaborative respiratory care team supporting adult and geriatric patients in critical care and emergency department settings. This 14-week night shift contract offers the opportunity to provide advanced respiratory therapy services, support rapid response teams, and care for patients with complex pulmonary needs. Baltimore is a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, waterfront attractions, cultural experiences, and convenient urban amenities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580-$1,690
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May float within the facility and scope of practice to support patient care needs
• Charting: Cerner
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of respiratory therapy experience; 5 years may be considered for qualified Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates
• Adult critical care and emergency department respiratory therapy experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; CRT candidates may be considered based on experience
• Active Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license or applicable compact license required at the time of submission
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Strong experience with mechanical ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, pressure-alarm troubleshooting, and ventilator weaning
• Proficiency with airway management, including intubation assistance, extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomies
• Experience with bronchoscopy support, sputum specimen collection, arterial blood gas collection, and ABG interpretation
• Ability to complete required onboarding, compliance, and specialty learning modules

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients in critical care and emergency department environments
• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory therapy plans
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, high-flow oxygen, and other oxygen-delivery systems
• Perform airway care, suctioning, tracheostomy management, extubation support, and intubation assistance
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and communicate significant findings to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer aerosolized and inhaled medications using nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and other delivery devices
• Provide pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, vest therapy, and secretion-management interventions
• Support bronchoscopy procedures, sputum collection, and rapid response activities as needed
• Recognize and respond to changes in respiratory status, troubleshoot ventilator alarms, and escalate concerns promptly
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, respiratory services, and rapid response teams to promote safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract and night shift healthcare opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland.

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.