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Respiratory Therapist Registered specializing in pediatric respiratory care. The position provides respiratory therapy services for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient populations in an acute care setting. The role requires advanced pediatric critical care capabilities, including neonatal intensive care and/or pediatric intensive care experience.
Job Details Required
Two years of respiratory therapy experience; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) experience; experience with required clinical charting systems; proficiency in emergency department care, pediatric critical care, mechanical ventilation, airway management, arterial blood gas interpretation, tracheostomy care, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, aerosol therapy, and respiratory support for high-risk deliveries.
Experience in a Level I trauma setting.
Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required every other weekend. Additional Information: The position serves neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults. First-time travelers are accepted.
A flu vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions considered. 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
About the role
Respiratory Therapist Registered specializing in pediatric respiratory care. The position provides respiratory therapy services for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient populations in an acute care setting. The role requires advanced pediatric critical care capabilities, including neonatal intensive care and/or pediatric intensive care experience.