Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Medical Staffing Network; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Medical Staffing Network seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in a critical access hospital setting in Vermont. The role includes operating ventilation equipment, drawing ABGs, airway management including assisting with intubations, and performing pulmonary function tests (PFTs).

You’ll work under the Technical Director of Respiratory Therapy across varied age groups. The assignment starts 10/12/2026 and ends 01/11/2027, with 12-hour day shifts and a minimum

Qualifications

• Active NBRC RRT certification required.
• Vermont RRT license required.
• Minimum 2 years of current respiratory therapy experience.
• Ability to operate ventilators, pacing modalities, high-flow oxygen, and PFTs.

Responsibilities

• Operate invasive and non-invasive ventilation equipment.
• Perform ABGs and airway management including assisting intubations.
• Provide patient care across diverse ages under supervision of Technical Director.

Skills

RRT NBRC

Ventilator management

PFTs

Independent practice

Education

NBRC RRT Certification

Vermont RRT License

2+ years RRT experience

Job description

Job Summary:

Pediatric and Adult Respiratory Therapist Registered position available in a critical access hospital setting. The role involves operating invasive and non-invasive ventilation equipment, drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs), airway management including assisting with intubations, and performing pulmonary function tests (PFTs). The respiratory therapist will work independently under the supervision of the Technical Director of Respiratory Therapy, providing patient care across diverse age groups.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Vermont RRT license, minimum of 2 years of current respiratory therapy experience, ability to work independently with ventilators, pacing modalities, high-flow oxygen therapy, and PFTs. Must be willing to learn home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 6 months of previous travel experience, Cerner experience preferred.
• Additional Information: Travelers are required to have their own vehicle, and all scheduling requests, including time off, must be submitted at the time of application; scheduling requests after offer or interview may not be approved. The role involves working during major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, with scheduled coverage required.
• Certifications: Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), NBRC RRT Certification
• Licenses: Vermont RRT License
• Profile Requirements: Up-to-date work history, skills checklist, recent supervisory reference, and all required documentation uploaded prior to submission. The start date is expected to be 10/12/2026 and the assignment will end on 01/11/2027.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country includes:

• 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