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Cross Country Allied

Respiratory Therapist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Park Ridge, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$70,801 / year median in Illinois

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in Park Ridge, Illinois. This position involves providing respiratory care services to pediatric and adult patients across various units including NICU, PICU, general care floors, and Peds Emergency Room. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality respiratory support in a busy hospital environment.

Job Details:

Location:

Park Ridge, IL Schedule:

Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), at least 1 year of relevant experience, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience with pediatric patients, invasive and non-invasive ventilation including Servo ventilator and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), airway clearance techniques, aerosol delivery, high flow devices, familiarity with EPIC charting system and Pyxis medication dispensing system.

Preferred Qualifications:

RRT-NPS (preferred) Support on the

Unit:

Charge therapist often takes a patient assignment

Orientation:

One shift to learn the flow

Floating:

NICU, PICU, General care peds floors, Peds ER (in rotation)

Holiday Expectations:

One summer and one winter holiday

Other Notes:

Scrub color: Gray, free parking provided 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