Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) in a pediatric critical care setting. This role involves providing specialized respiratory therapy services in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The position is full-time, night shift, with a weekly schedule of 36 hours. The ideal candidate will have prior pediatric acute care experience and possess current IL Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license. Job Details Location: Local rate is within 50 miles from the facility and requires a minimum of 2+ years of Pediatric Critical Care (PICU/NICU/CCU) experience. Recent acute care Pediatric RRT experience within the current year is mandatory. Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, working every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license; BLS, PALS, NRP (for NICU assignments), and Illinois RRT license required; prior travel experience is required; at least 2 years of pediatric acute care RRT experience in PICU/NICU; recent ICU Pediatric RRT experience within the past year. Additional Information: Must have flu and COVID-19 vaccination documentation with both doses and lot numbers in the packet at time of submission; orientation sessions are held every Monday; candidates will complete a skills checklist during IVS to assess fit; dress code is scrubs of any color, including kid-friendly options; EMR system is EPIC. Float: Float rotation may be required. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.