Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Chicago, IL
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) position is located in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves providing pediatric critical care support in a hospital setting, specifically for night shifts. The position requires full proficiency in pediatric respiratory therapy, including working in high-acuity areas such as neonatal intensive care units, pediatric intensive care units, and cardiac care units. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in acute pediatric respiratory support and be able to work across multiple specialized units.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM, 12 hours per shift
• Schedule: Night shifts with work scheduled every other weekend, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU assignments, Illinois Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license, with a minimum of 2 years of recent pediatric critical care (PICU/NICU/CCU) experience in acute care Pediatric RRT roles within the current year.
• Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience working in pediatric intensive or neonatal intensive care units, ability to work in multiple specialized pediatric care areas such as NICU, PICU, CCU, and acute care floors.
• Additional Information:
  • Travel is not required for this assignment.
  • Float rotation is not required.
  • Candidates must have recent acute care pediatric RRT experience (within the past year).
  • Must be able to work in at least two of the four designated areas: NICU, CCU, PICU, and acute care floors.
  • Vaccination documentation for flu and COVID-19, including doses and lot numbers, must be submitted during application.
  • Orientation sessions are held every Monday.
  • Dress code is scrubs in any color, with a kid-friendly option permitted.
  • EMR system used is EPIC.
  • During the IVS process, candidates will complete a skills checklist to confirm their competency in relevant areas.

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