Job Summary Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) located in the healthcare provider's facility. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality clinical services in a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience:
Active Illinois license at the time of submission; IA license also required, with proof of application if inactive; a minimum of 2 years of current Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
Schedule:
Evening shifts, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
Submission requirements:
At least 2 years of previous experience required; all candidates must have a taxable address more than 50 miles from the facility; all candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license.
Additional Information:
The position involves working within electronic medical record systems (EPIC), with provisions for holiday multipliers, callback multipliers, on-call pay, and precepting responsibilities. Weekly orientation sessions are scheduled every Monday. Responsibilities include delivering age-appropriate respiratory therapy, managing ventilator support, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. 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
Benefits
401(k) Plans
Other Retirement and Savings
Health Insurance
Transportation
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