Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Craig, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) is based in Craig, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care with a focus on pediatric patients, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and administering medications. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. The position offers a schedule of dayshift hours.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Unencumbered license/certification, graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care Program with the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or within 90 days of hire), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or within six months of hire), and one (1) year of experience in general respiratory care and mechanical ventilation.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Not specified; omit if not applicable
• Additional Information: The role requires proficiency in all cardiopulmonary equipment, performing arterial blood gas draws, assisting with intubation, and providing pediatric and neonatal respiratory care. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, patient assessment, troubleshooting equipment, and training new staff and students. Candidates must comply with all infection control and safety protocols.

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