Respiratory Therapist: Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nicu/Pediatrics (Night Shift)

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU/Pediatrics (Night Shift) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night shifts available, working 3x12 or 4x12 hours, from 19:00 to 07:30.

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide critical care respiratory therapy, with an emphasis on NICU and pediatric patients. A strong competency in caring for adult patients is required due to the potential for assignments in various settings, including the emergency room and medical-surgical units. The facility serves a daily average of 6-7 ventilated patients with a mixed age population ranging from neonates to geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy for patients across various care settings, including NICU, PICU, and adult care areas.
• Utilize specialized equipment, including Maquet Servo i, Draeger V500, jet ventilation, and oscillation therapy.
• Manage patients requiring high-frequency jet ventilation and nitric oxide therapy.
• Perform procedures such as intubation, extubation, and transport of critical care patients.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care.
• Document care in the charting system, preferably Epic.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care respiratory therapy; candidates with 1 year of strong pediatric and adult experience may be considered.
• Experience working in Level 3 or 4 NICU settings.
• Competency in caring for all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active RRT license in the state of Maryland.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.