Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RT PEDS) - located in a rural healthcare setting. This role involves providing essential respiratory care services to diverse patient populations, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The position supports critical care, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services, requiring independent work during night shifts.

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with current Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Education from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum of one year of respiratory therapy experience; two years preferred.
• Experience in acute, critical, and emergency care settings is strongly preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• Work independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist during night shifts.
• Schedule:
  
  Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Perform respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, nebulizers, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and patient education.
• Conduct cardiac and diagnostic testing such as ECGs, Holter monitoring, and pulmonary function testing.
• Ensure respiratory and diagnostic equipment is maintained and operational.
• Accurately document treatments, procedures, and patient responses, adhering to hospital policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain safety and infection control standards.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, prioritization skills, and responsiveness in emergent situations.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers.
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing; reliable personal transportation is essential.

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