Respiratory Therapist (Sibley) - PRN NICU
Listed compensation
$55.00 per hour
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Job Description
Join Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for Johns Hopkins Health System and its partner hospitals. Enjoy the flexibility of temporary assignments while gaining experience with one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, is seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists for the NICU. In this role, you'll work alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, providing specialized care to critically ill and premature infants while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Why Join Intrastaff?
- Flexible scheduling opportunities; available shifts on both days and nights
- Gain experience within a prestigious academic health system
- Work with advanced technology and evidence-based practices
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven healthcare community
Schedule: PRN
- Opportunities available on both AM and PM shifts
- Pay Rate
- $55.00 per hour
Responsibilities
Responsible for the administration of all respiratory care modalities, that include the following: - Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation - Inhaled medication administration - Administration of medical gases - Humidity therapy - Airway management - Bronchial hygiene/airway clearance - Chest tube management - Blood gas management - Intra-hospital transport
Responsible for rendering comprehensive assessments to patients with cardiopulmonary compromise including clinical pathways and interpreting patient data to make evidence-based recommendations for continued care.
Responsible for clinical patient electronic health record management including clinical documentation, billing, and hand-off.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Associates degree is required
- DC Respiratory License is required
BLS CPR Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) required
Experience Working in the NICU Is Required
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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