Respiratory Therapist Cross Country Allied - 3.8 Chicago, IL Job Details Travel healthcare $2,990 a week 9 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Continuing education credits Housing allowance Health insurance 401(k) Referral program Prescription drug insurance Qualifications RRT NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification Pediatric unit experience Working with pediatric populations State-specific respiratory therapist license Full Job Description Job Summary Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) Pediatric Critical Care [Location] This position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), and acute care floors within a healthcare organization. The role requires working evening shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, and working every other weekend.
Job Details Position:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) in
Pediatric Critical Care Location:
[Location] (within 50 miles of the facility)
Shift Schedule:
Evenings, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/14/2027
Qualifications:
BLS, PALS, NRP
(for NICU assignments), and IL RRT license are required Minimum of 2+ years of recent acute care Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or Critical Care Unit (CCU) within the current year Candidates must be able to work across at least two of the following areas: NICU, CCU, PICU, or acute care floors FLU and Covid vaccination documentation with both doses and lot numbers must be submitted at the time of application; declinations are not accepted
Additional Information:
Orientation sessions are held every Monday No IVS process, straight to manager Dress code is scrubs in any color, including kid-friendly options Staffing ratio is based on a points system EMR system used is EPIC Local rates apply for shifts within 50 miles of the facility, with a noted differential 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