Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) – Nights – Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care for pediatric patients in an acute care hospital setting. The position requires at least one year of experience and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Respiratory Therapy (RRT). Job Details Position / Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) Shift: 4x12-hour nights (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) Schedule: 48 hours per week with weekend rotations every other weekend Required Qualifications: BLS and RRT certifications; active Illinois license; at least 1 year of experience; experience in adult critical care and emergency department settings; proficiency in airway management devices, suctioning, nebulizer, oxygen therapy, and ventilator management; Cerner charting system experience. Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I and II experience, hospital and community hospital experience, familiarity with bedside bronchs, and experience with pediatric emergency procedures. Additional Responsibilities: Will float within scope as needed, including intra-departmental flexibility, and work as part of interdisciplinary teams supporting adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient populations. Submission Requirements: All certifications and license information must be included at the time of submission. Candidate must understand compliance and orientation protocols, including completion of modules and virtual orientation on Day 1. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr