Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charlotte, NC
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - Charlotte, North Carolina. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialized respiratory care exclusively to pediatric patients at a dedicated childrens hospital. The role involves working nights in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, supporting a dynamic team in a teaching environment.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
• Shift Time: Nights (Shift hours: 6:45 PM 7:15 AM or 6:45 PM 7:15 AM)
• Schedule: Every 6 weeks, with weekend rotation every other week, working a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) with at least 2 years of pediatric Respiratory Therapy experience from the past 5 years, including ventilator experience with IPPV/NIPPV, and certifications in BLS, PALS, and ACLS; valid drivers license and insurance may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ED, ICU, PICU, or CVICU pediatric units, and prior exposure to EMR systems such as EPIC (testing out of EPIC is required for faster onboarding).
• Patient Types/Diagnoses: Care for pediatric patients, including neonates and children, with diagnoses relevant to pediatric respiratory needs.
• Support Within Department: Respiratory leadership available within the department.
• Technology/Equipment: Use of ventilators (IPPV/NIPPV); additional equipment details to be discussed during interview.
• Float: LCH respiratory therapists will not be floated to another facility due to specialty needs.
• Orientation: 3 days of onboarding, including computer training, equipment familiarization, and facility walk-through; if experienced with multiple ICU environments, orientation includes one day in each unit.
• Scheduling: Nights, with weekend rotation and holiday work expected at 75%. Up to six days of RTO (absence) approved, excluding holidays.

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