Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Medical Staffing Network; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; 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 CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Medical Staffing Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT RRT) for a pediatric intensive care unit in Englewood, Colorado. The role focuses on delivering specialized respiratory care in a high‑acuity setting with advanced equipment and teamwork.

This travel assignment features night shifts (12 hours) and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Required credentials include RT RRT, BLS, ACLS, and NRP, with at least 1 year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT RRT) credential is required.
• Minimum of 1 year current acute care hospital experience in respiratory therapy.
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications are required.
• Must be located in the United States with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized respiratory therapy services in a pediatric intensive care environment.
• Work night shifts on a 12‑hour schedule, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Skills

Peds ICU

Critical care

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Acute care experience

Tools

Hamilton G5 ventilators

C1 ventilators

Meditech EMR

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position available within a critical care unit located in Englewood, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized respiratory therapy services in a busy pediatric intensive care environment. The position is suitable for professionals dedicated to making a difference in patient outcomes and interested in working with advanced equipment and technology.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT RRT) credential, minimum of 1 year current acute care hospital experience in respiratory therapy, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications, located in the United States, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or pediatrics (PEDS), familiarity with Level 1 trauma environments.
• Additional Information: The unit has 502 beds with 64-70 staff members, including clinical respiratory therapists. The unit utilizes Hamilton G5 and C1 ventilators and the Meditech electronic medical record system. The ideal candidate will have a high-energy personality, a focus on patient care, and an interest in critical care. The position offers the opportunity to work with new equipment and a seasoned team of healthcare professionals.

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