Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

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, PEDS for a NICU/PCIU in Hoffman Estates, IL. You will deliver pediatric respiratory care with capacity to float to adult ICU, ED, Med/Surg/Tele, and General Pediatrics.

The role requires IL state license, credentials, and ability to work night shifts (12 hours) with 36 hours+ per week, including every other weekend and holidays. Travel assignment benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois state license/certification verification.
• Professional credentials required.
• Residency or work authorization in Illinois.
• 0 years of experience required.
• Familiarity with pediatric respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy in Level III NICU and PCIU.
• Potential to float to adult ICU, ED, Med/Surg/Tele, and General Pediatrics.
• Ensure high standards of patient safety in pediatric care.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient safety

Night shift readiness

Education

IL state license for Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, PEDS—located in Hoffman Estates, IL. This position involves providing respiratory therapy services in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PCIU), with potential to float to adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Med/Surg/Tele, and General Pediatrics. The role supports patient care across various pediatric and adult populations, ensuring high standards of respiratory treatment and patient safety.

Job Details

• Position Description: Respiratory Therapist, PEDS, in a Level III NICU and PCIU.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois state license/certification verification, professional credentials, residency or work authorization in Illinois, 0 years of experience required, and familiarity with pediatric respiratory care.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in pediatric respiratory therapy and be prepared to float across multiple units including adult ICU, ED, Med/Surg/Tele, and General Pediatrics. Flexibility to work every other weekend and holiday rotation is expected. Submission of required licensure, credentials, and skills checklist is necessary for application review.

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