Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializing in Pediatric care is sought for a position in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This role involves providing direct respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations in a facility recognized for high standards of safety and certification. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.
Job Details:
- Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
- Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Pediatric specialty
- Shift: Nights, 1800-0630
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Required Qualifications: RRT license; BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA only; 4 or more years of experience in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations; critical care experience; experience with EPIC electronic medical records; able to work nights and adhere to the orientation schedule, which requires availability on day shift for one week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
- Float: Not specified
- Additional Information: Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring availability for the entire week for orientation; performs direct patient care according to physician’s orders; consults with physicians on therapy effectiveness; acts as an advanced resource for respiratory 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
