Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

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) for a pediatric-focused role in Lone Tree, Colorado. The position supports ventilator management, airway care, ABG analysis, and patient education across ED, PICU/NICU and inpatient units. Requires BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, and acute care experience; night shifts with 12-hour shifts and minimum 36 hours per week. Start 09/21/2026, End 12/21/2026.

Qualifications

• Current acute care hospital respiratory therapy experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification required.
• Respiratory Therapist Registered certification required.
• Colorado location and 0+ years experience baseline as stated.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments.
• Ventilator setup and management.
• Assist with intubation as needed.
• Perform ABG analysis and interpretation.
• Educate patients and staff; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Autonomous practice

Education

Respiratory Therapist Registered

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a healthcare facility located in Lone Tree, Colorado. This position involves providing respiratory therapy services for pediatric, neonatal, and adult patients in a fast-paced, 240-bed hospital setting. The role emphasizes ventilator management, airway management, and patient education, requiring collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The assignment offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to utilize advanced equipment and procedures.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
• Location: Lone Tree, Colorado
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• End Date: 12/21/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS; Education: certification as Respiratory Therapist Registered; Experience: minimum of 6 months current acute care hospital respiratory therapy experience; Location: Colorado; Years of Experience: 0+ (default to 0); Facility requires candidates to have current acute care hospital respiratory therapy experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior Meditech experience, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.
• Additional Information: The role involves administering treatments, ventilator setup, assisting with intubation, ABG analysis, and patient/staff education. The unit supports patient care in Emergency Department, Pediatric, Intensive Care, and Neonatal Intensive Care settings. Candidates should possess a team-player attitude, be collaborative, and comfortable with autonomous practice. Flexible scheduling and the critical role in NICU and ICU therapy are highlighted as attractive features.

Benefits

• 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