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.