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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,245 per week

Cross Country Allied · Bristol, CT · 1 mo ago
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About the role

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a hospital setting. The position involves providing adult and pediatric respiratory care in various inpatient units including ICU, ER, L&D, Medsurg, Psych, recovery room, and sleep lab. The role requires extensive vent management, assisting with intubations, and participation in codes and rapid responses, with a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Provide adult and pediatric respiratory care in ICU, ER, L&D, Medsurg, Psych, recovery room, and sleep lab
  • Perform extensive ventilator management
  • Assist with intubations
  • Participate in codes and rapid responses
  • Draw and read arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  • Assist with bronchoscopies
  • Participate in emergency responses
  • May be required to float to other units as needed

Requirements

  • Valid respiratory therapist license (to submit)
  • ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • BLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • PALS certification (American Heart Association)
  • Current RRT certification (National Board for Respiratory Care)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with extensive ventilator management in ICU settings
  • Experience in adult and pediatric respiratory care

Skills

  • Strong open communication skills
  • Flexibility
  • Honesty about skills and experience

Benefits

  • 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

Schedule

Night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week; assignment runs from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027.

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