Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/ housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) for a travel assignment in a rural Vermont hospital. The RT provides care across neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, including critical care, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services.

Independent work required during night shifts. Licensed in Vermont as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with NBRC RRT credential, the RT will work 12-hour nights, minimum 36 hours per week, and cover diverse respiratory

Qualifications

• Vermont license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year respiratory therapy experience; 2 years preferred.
• Experience in acute, critical and emergency care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (oxygen, aerosol, nebulizers, ventilator support, airway management).
• Administer and monitor treatments and educate patients.
• Perform ECGs, Holter monitoring, and pulmonary function testing.
• Maintain and ensure equipment is clean, calibrated and operational.
• Accurately document treatments and patient responses per hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement and infection control initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Prioritization

Emergency responsiveness

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

ECG

Holter monitoring

Pulmonary function testing

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RT PEDS) - located in a rural healthcare setting. This role involves providing essential respiratory care services to diverse patient populations, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The position supports critical care, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services, requiring independent work during night shifts.

Job Details

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with current Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Education from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum of one year of respiratory therapy experience; two years preferred.
• Experience in acute, critical, and emergency care settings is strongly preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• Work independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist during night shifts.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Perform respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, nebulizers, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and patient education.
• Conduct cardiac and diagnostic testing such as ECGs, Holter monitoring, and pulmonary function testing.
• Ensure respiratory and diagnostic equipment is maintained and operational.
• Accurately document treatments, procedures, and patient responses, adhering to hospital policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain safety and infection control standards.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, prioritization skills, and responsiveness in emergent situations.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers.
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing; reliable personal transportation is essential.

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