Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

Cañon City (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for pediatric and neonatal patients. The role spans inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings with emphasis on neonatal CPAP and ventilator management.

The position requires night-shift coverage (12 hours), with a minimum of 36 hours per week. It features on-site responsibility, on-call duties, and access to preceptors for orientation, along with housing options

Qualifications

ACLS, BLS, NRP and PALS certifications required.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
NBRC RRT/CRT certification required or NBRC equivalence.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
Manage neonatal Bubble CPAP and ventilator support.
Draw arterial blood gases (ABGs) and perform ECGs as part of routine care.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

2+ years experience

Education

NBRC RRT/CRT certification

Tools

ECG machine

ABG sampling equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) – Location: Not specified. This role involves providing respiratory therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care settings. The ideal candidate will support adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with various respiratory needs, including neonatal Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (Cpap) and ventilator management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

Shift Details: Rotating shifts with night coverage, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 10/19/2026 through 01/18/2027.
Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Minimum of 2 years of experience, with license submission not required.
Clinical Experience: Neonatal bubble Cpap and ventilator management, drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs), performing electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Operational Details: Night shift coverage with the only respiratory therapist on site, on-call approximately 4 days per month with a 1-hour response time. No floating required outside the respiratory therapy department.
Additional Information: Preceptors available for department-specific orientation. Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts to be canceled per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter durations.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: