Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) — located in a healthcare facility, this position involves providing advanced respiratory care to pediatric patients in a busy ICU, Med Surg, ER, and NICU environment. The role requires working nights on a 12-hour shift schedule, supporting a high-acuity unit with a cohesive team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Provides respiratory therapy services including management of ventilators, Bipap, Heated High Flow units, assisting with intubations, bedside bronchs, and proficient electronic medical record charting within ICU, Med Surg, ER, and NICU units.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapy credentials, ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP certifications; Level 3-unit NICU skills; 3 years of experience; location requirements: working in the specified healthcare environment; shift schedule: nights, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing Bipaps, ventilators, and High Flow units; assisting with intubations and bedside bronchs; experience in ICU, Med Surg, and ER; ability to jump in and help with higher loads and higher acuity patients; independent and self-motivated attitude; willingness to work in Level 3 NICU.
- Additional Information: The ideal candidate is willing to work in a high-demand environment, experienced with heavy loads, and proficient in EMR charting. The facility boasts new state-of-the-art technology, a cohesive and experienced staff, and a supportive environment with a focus on quality patient care.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
