Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,374 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision, and 1

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift assignment in Baltimore, MD, offering 48 hours per week and a 13-week duration at a teaching hospital.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of adult critical care experience, NICU float duties, and proficiency with Cerner charting and Draeger/Servo ventilators. The assignment includes 12-hour nights with every other weekend and no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires RRT credential and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• 2+ years of adult critical care experience within the last 7 years.
• NICU experience is preferred; ED experience a plus.
• New grads not eligible; at least one prior travel assignment required.
• Cerner charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care including ventilator support and airway management.

Skills

BLS

CRT

RRT

Critical Care

Travel Experience

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Tools

Cerner

Draeger V500

Draeger VN500

Servo U

Ventilator management

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of adult critical care experience and floating between Adult and NICU units.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department at a short-term acute care teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-7:00)
• Every other weekend required with holiday coverage expected
• No on-call requirement
• Float between Adult and NICU units as needed
• Uses Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U ventilators
• Charts in Cerner

Requirements

• Current BLS certification
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred
• MD State license or compact license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care within the last 7 years
• NICU experience preferred
• ED experience preferred
• ACLS and PALS preferred
• NRP certification required
• Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs and interpreting results
• Skilled in airway management including endotracheal/tracheostomy suctioning, extubation, and airway placement
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids
• Bronchoscopy experience preferred
• Experience assisting in high-risk deliveries and umbilical blood gas collection

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care including airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
• Administer nebulizer treatments, MDIs, and various respiratory medications
• Perform ventilator management and monitor for high-pressure alarms
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory care as part of NICU float duties
• Collect and interpret arterial and umbilical blood gases
• Teaching hospital and member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH)
• Scrubs not provided; ceil blue scrub color required
• Local candidates accepted within 60 miles of the facility at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers not considered; at least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Former MedStar employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-756117. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.