Registered Respiratory Therapist
Youngstown, OH
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,990/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) is a registered healthcare professional specializing in pediatric respiratory care, located in Youngstown, Ohio. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory therapy, including operating ventilatory equipment, administering treatments, performing diagnostic procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. This position requires working night shifts.
Job Details:
- Location: Youngstown, Ohio
- Shift Time: Nights
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid respiratory therapist license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, 0 years of experience
- Responsibilities include evaluating patients, explaining treatments, operating ventilatory and other respiratory equipment, performing chest physiotherapy, suctioning, conducting monitoring and diagnostic tests (such as EKG, pulmonary function studies, chest x-ray reviews), assisting with procedures (e.g., bronchoscopy, chest tube placement), performing tracheostomy care, arterial punctures, and emergency resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
- Additional duties involve proper documentation, communication with physicians, equipment maintenance and monitoring, and accurate charging records.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Youngstown, OH
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Youngstown, OH here's what you should know:- Youngstown's cost of living is 21% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, while winter lows can drop to around 19°F.
- Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Youngstown, with options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Youngstown is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Youngstown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to industrial history.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the healthcare facilities in the area.
- Youngstown offers a variety of activities including local shops, galleries, bars, restaurants, the Butler Institute of American Art, Steel Museum, Mill Creek Park with walking trails, Fellows Riverside Gardens, golf courses, wineries, breweries, and shopping at local farms and Amish markets.
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