Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist specializing in Pediatric (PEDS) for a night-shift travel assignment in Aurora, CO. You will work 12-hour nights on a busy pediatric unit with high patient volumes, utilizing advanced respiratory equipment.

The role emphasizes ventilator management and airway procedures, requiring at least 6 months of acute care experience in a hospital setting and pediatric-focused RT certification. Travel benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Certification in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS required.
• Minimum 6 months acute care respiratory therapy experience in a hospital.
• PEDS RT specialization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management and airway procedures in a fast-paced pediatric unit.
• Provide focused patient care in a high-volume acute care environment.
• Collaborate with team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Pediatrics

Ventilator management

Airway procedures

Teamwork

Education

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) – Aurora, CO
This pediatric respiratory therapy position offers an opportunity to provide specialized patient care in a busy acute care environment. The role involves working nights on a unit with a high volume of pediatric patients, utilizing advanced respiratory equipment and procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Pediatric (PEDS)
• Location: Aurora, CO
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS; minimum of 6 months current acute care respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting; Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Pediatric (PEDS) specialty
• Additional Information: Candidates with prior Meditech experience and pediatric/neonatal intensive care experience are preferred. The role involves ventilator management and airway procedures in a fast-paced environment. Patient experience is a priority, and an energetic, team-oriented, honest personality is ideal.

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