Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) for a night shift in an acute care setting, with a focus on Level III NICU and PICU pediatric care. The role involves potential float coverage to adult ICU, Med/Surg/Telemetry, ED, and general pediatrics.

The assignment runs 10/12/2026 through 01/10/2027, within a dynamic clinical environment. Responsibilities include delivering respiratory therapy to pediatric patients and orienting to pediatric critical

Qualifications

• Valid respiratory therapist license/certification verification.
• Professional credentialing required.
• Completion of Ascension resume, profile, and two references.
• Successful completion of Ascension skills checklist.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy in Level III NICU and PICU.
• Provide care with occasional float to adult ICU, Med/Surg/Telemetry, ED, and general pediatrics.
• Orient to critical pediatric care; may include rotating on holidays and every other weekend.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist license

Professional certification

Ascension resume/profile

Two professional references

Ascension skills checklist

Job description

Job Summary:

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in an acute care setting. This night shift position involves providing respiratory therapy services primarily in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The role includes potential float coverage to various hospital departments, including adult ICU, medical/surgical/telemetry units, emergency department, and general pediatrics. The assignment is scheduled to start on 10/12/2026 and end on 01/10/2027, offering a dynamic clinical environment that supports pediatric and neonatal patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Night shift position at a healthcare organization with a focus on neonatal and pediatric intensive care services.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid respiratory therapist license/certificate verification; professional certification; completion of Ascension resume, profile, and submission of two professional references; successful completion of Ascension skills checklist.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Additional Information: The role may require floating to various departments including adult ICU, medical/surgical/telemetry units, emergency department, and general pediatrics. The position involves orientation to critical pediatric care, with the potential for holiday and every other weekend rotations.

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