Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Maryland
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maryland are consistently in demand, concentrated in hospital systems, trauma centers, and long-term acute care facilities across the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and the Annapolis region. Major employers with deep roots in the state include Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health, all of which maintain large respiratory therapy departments. Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, pulmonary rehab, and critical care are the specialties seeing the steadiest openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 20 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift position caring for neonatal through geriatric patients, requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.
Details
- Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy (RRT) unit
- Patient population includes neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
- Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
- 36 hours per week with every other weekend required
- 20-week assignment length
- Holiday coverage required as scheduled
- Floating required within specialty and to all care areas to support RRT services
- No on-call requirement
Requirements
- CRT or RRT certification required
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- No new graduates accepted
- Active MD state or compact license required if applicable
- First-time travelers accepted if they have strong pediatric and adult experience
Additional Information
- Provide respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations
- Perform ventilator management, intubation assist, arterial blood gas draws, and pulmonary function testing
- Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric intubation as needed
- Manage airway care, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
- Comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions, as travelers are first to float
- Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility may not qualify for travel rate unless locals are explicitly accepted
- Return travelers must wait at least 6 months after completing an assignment before returning to the system
- Former staff must wait at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Most locations allow one contract extension before requiring a 6-month break before returning to the same facility or unit
- Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested, with an additional week added to new contracts if more than 4 consecutive days are taken
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 20 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift position caring for neonatal through geriatric patients, requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.
Details
- Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy (RRT) unit
- Patient population includes neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
- Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
- 36 hours per week with every other weekend required
- 20-week assignment length
- Holiday coverage required as scheduled
- Floating required within specialty and to all care areas to support RRT services
- No on-call requirement
Requirements
- CRT or RRT certification required
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- No new graduates accepted
- Active MD state or compact license required if applicable
- First-time travelers accepted if they have strong pediatric and adult experience
Additional Information
- Provide respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations
- Perform ventilator management, intubation assist, arterial blood gas draws, and pulmonary function testing
- Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric intubation as needed
- Manage airway care, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
- Comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions, as travelers are first to float
- Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility may not qualify for travel rate unless locals are explicitly accepted
- Return travelers must wait at least 6 months after completing an assignment before returning to the system
- Former staff must wait at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Most locations allow one contract extension before requiring a 6-month break before returning to the same facility or unit
- Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested, with an additional week added to new contracts if more than 4 consecutive days are taken
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapist jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland respiratory care practitioner license issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
- Hands-on clinical experience in acute care, ICU, or emergency respiratory settings
- Current BLS certification with ACLS preferred for critical care and hospital positions
- Familiarity with mechanical ventilation, airway management, and pulmonary function testing
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a respiratory therapist in Maryland?
You must hold an active respiratory care practitioner license issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians, which requires completing an accredited respiratory therapy program at the associate or bachelor's level and passing the National Board for Respiratory Care examinations. Most candidates earn the Certified Respiratory Therapist credential first, then advance to the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, which Maryland hospitals consistently require for independent clinical practice.
How much do respiratory therapists make in Maryland?
Respiratory therapists in Maryland earn a median of about $88,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,550 for the lowest 10% to over $106,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire respiratory therapists in Maryland?
Employers hiring respiratory therapists in Maryland right now include American Traveler, MedStar Health, and Adventist HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of large academic medical centers and regional hospital networks means hiring is steady throughout the year rather than seasonal.
Which Maryland cities have the most respiratory therapist jobs?
Baltimore, Silver Spring, and Berlin account for the largest share of respiratory therapist openings in Maryland. Baltimore leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and trauma facilities, while the suburban D.C. corridor cities draw significant volume from regional hospital systems that serve both Maryland residents and patients crossing from Northern Virginia and the District.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role requiring direct patient contact, so the vast majority of positions are on-site in hospitals, long-term acute care facilities, or outpatient clinics. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in sleep study interpretation, telehealth respiratory consultation, or clinical education.
How can I get hired as a respiratory therapist in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate respiratory therapist positions at large Maryland health systems, several of which run structured orientation and residency programs for candidates coming straight out of accredited programs. Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical System have histories of onboarding new graduates into general care floors before transitioning them to specialty units. Holding the Certified Respiratory Therapist credential at hire and completing clinical rotations at Maryland facilities during your program both strengthen an entry-level application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience level and specialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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