Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,916 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Nurse Source in Rossville, Maryland, is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment. The role requires night shifts, 12 hours each, and a 36-hour workweek, with duties spanning Adult Critical Care and NICU environments.

You will manage airways, operate ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and administer therapies while floating between units. Prior travel experience and Maryland licensure are required; BLS/CRT are expected, ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care; NICU experience preferred.
• Current BLS and CRT certifications.
• Active Maryland State licensure.
• ED experience and ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize airway management devices and suctioning techniques.
• Administer respiratory therapies using inhaled medications.
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators (Draeger V500, Servo U).
• Perform ABG interpretation and monitor patient status.
• Support high-risk deliveries and NICU patients as needed.

Skills

Airway management

Suctioning

ABG interpretation

Ventilator care

BiPAP/CPAP/HFNC

NICU experience

Tools

Draeger V500

Servo U

Job description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Rossville, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Rossville, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position. The therapist will be responsible for providing respiratory care and managing airway devices in various patient settings, including Adult Critical Care and NICU.

Shift Details

• Shift: Nights, 4x12 hours (18:30 - 07:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required; holiday coverage expected
• Float Requirement: Must be able to float between Adult and NICU

Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will perform the following duties:

• Utilize airway management devices, including endotracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes
• Conduct suctioning procedures and pulmonary hygiene activities
• Participate in sputum specimen collection and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
• Administer respiratory therapies using various medications including albuterol, nebulizers, and inhaled steroids
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators such as Draeger V500 and Servo U
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and umbilical blood gas assessments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care; NICU experience preferred
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Current BLS and CRT certifications
• Active Maryland State licensure
• ED experience and ACLS certification preferred

Special Equipment

• Ventilators: Draeger V500, Servo U

Skills Required

• Proficient in airway management and suctioning techniques
• Ability to administer various medications via aerosol and inhalation
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs
• Familiarity with Cerner for charting

Additional Information

Scrubs will not be provided; scrub color is ceil blue. This is a short-term assignment at a teaching facility with a total of 338 staffed beds.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38102661. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Respiratory Therapist

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support.Our team is honored to represent what we believe is thegreatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one ofSIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success.From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Teamis with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.