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

Join an on-site hospital respiratory care team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist supporting adult and geriatric patients in Baltimore, Maryland. This Maryland respiratory therapy job offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity respiratory care across Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department populations while collaborating with Rapid Response Teams and interdisciplinary respiratory services. Baltimore is a vibrant city known for its rich history, waterfront attractions, diverse neighborhoods, and engaging cultural scene.

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580-$1,690
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Location: On-site hospital assignment in Baltimore, Maryland
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Availability required
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May float within the facility within the scope of practice, including to a nearby affiliate location as needed
• Charting System: Cerner
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience; candidates with 5 years of experience are especially well qualified
• Recent adult critical care and Emergency Department respiratory care experience
• Active Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license, or a qualifying compact license, at the time of submission
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; CRT candidates with 5 years of experience may be considered
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Airway management experience, including extubation, intubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomies
• Proficiency with ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, pressure-alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with bronchoscopy support, sputum specimen collection, arterial blood gas collection, and ABG interpretation
• Comfort using high-flow oxygen systems, nebulizers, aerosol medication-delivery equipment, and mechanical ventilators
• References and copies of required credentials must be available as requested
• Up to two time-off requests may be considered with advance approval; holiday and high-need date restrictions may apply

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients throughout the hospital
• Support Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department teams with respiratory assessment, treatment, and ongoing patient monitoring
• Manage and troubleshoot invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures and provide ongoing airway management
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol treatments
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and obtain sputum specimens as clinically indicated
• Support bronchoscopy procedures and collaborate with Rapid Response Teams during urgent respiratory events
• Administer and manage prescribed respiratory therapies, including nebulized and inhaled medications
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, effective patient care

Apply now for this Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a hospital team providing high-acuity respiratory care.

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.