Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PICU/NICU with pediatric emergency and trauma experience. The role requires strong collaboration to deliver critical care within established protocols.

Travel assignment experience is preferred, with the potential for weekend and holiday coverage as part of a regional facility team. Excellent licensure and certifications are mandatory for patient safety and compliance.

Qualifications

AAS in Cardiopulmonary required.
RRT certification required.
Minimum 3 years PICU experience.
Minimum 3 years NICU experience.
Minimum 1 year Pediatric ED experience.
Minimum 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma experience.
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.
Current licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients.
Collaborate within a team to deliver high-quality patient care aligned with best practices and clinical protocols.

Skills

PICU experience

NICU experience

Pediatric ED experience

Pediatric trauma

Team collaboration

Education

AAS in Cardiopulmonary

RRT certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Respiratory licensure (state)

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, located at a regional healthcare facility, provides specialized respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients. The role involves working within a team to deliver high-quality patient care aligned with best practices and clinical protocols.

Job Details

Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, minimum of 3 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, minimum of 3 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Emergency Department experience, minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Level 1 Trauma experience, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications, and current licensure in good standing.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates must have prior travel assignment experience. The position involves working 13 weekend shifts over the contract duration and may require working 2 out of 3 major holidays if the contract extends over holidays. The client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within their clinical competence to other areas of practice within a thirty-five (35) mile radius of the assigned facility.

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