Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

Montrose (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a pediatric team for a travel assignment in Colorado. The role involves delivering respiratory care, evaluating patients, and educating families within a pediatric setting.

The position offers guaranteed daytime hours with 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed. Start date is 11/01/2026 and end date 01/30/2027; housing options, health benefits, and competitive compensation accompany

Qualifications

Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC credential is required.
BLS certification required on hire; ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat pediatric patients with respiratory disorders.
Monitor and document treatment progress, ABG results, and patient status.
Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans.
Operate ventilators, humidification systems, and airway management as needed.
Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and related diagnostics.
Work 12-hour day shifts; extend shifts; weekend/holiday on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Collaborative work

Minimal supervision

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC

BLS on hire

Job description

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) — The facility seeks a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their pediatric team. This role involves performing respiratory care procedures, assessing and treating patients, and providing education on respiratory disorders within a pediatric setting. The position offers guaranteed hours during daytime shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Job Details

Education: Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC. BLS required on hire. ACLS within 6 months of hire.
Training & Experience: Current, competent, with basic knowledge of intensive care and neonatal intensive care including EKG, arterial blood gas (ABG), spirometry, and oximetry. Team player with strong communication skills, patience, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities include examining and treating patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders, monitoring and recording treatment progress, educating patients, drawing ABG samples, applying and monitoring medical gases, humidification systems, ventilators, and assisting with airway management, intubation, or tracheotomy.
Proficient in all modes of ventilation used at the facility, including non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies.
Perform diagnostic testing including Pulmonary Function Testing, Electrocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, and Home sleep testing.
Responsible for sharing workload, including 12-hour shifts, working extended shifts, and taking after-hours call to include weekends and holidays to meet departmental needs.
Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Start Date: 11/01/2026
End Date: 01/30/2027
Experience requirement: 0 years.

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