Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Richland, WA
Cross Country Allied
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Richland, Washington The Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) will provide specialized respiratory care in a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within a healthcare facility. The role involves working independently in a high-acuity pediatric environment, with responsibilities spanning neonatal to adult patient populations. This position requires flexibility to float between units and adherence to hospital protocols.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Washington state license in hand, at least 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist Registered, current certifications in ACLS, BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Respiratory Therapist (RT) credentials
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Trauma Level I or II experience, extensive respiratory equipment familiarity including Bunnell Jet Ventilation, high-frequency ventilators, and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Additional Information:
  • The role includes working in a busy NICU with a daily census of approximately 300 patients
  • Must be capable of working independently within a level 3 NICU and the ability to adapt to different units as needed
  • Flexibility to work various shifts and to float among departments is highly preferred
  • Must be flexible with holiday work commitments and request RTO during submission
  • This assignment is a 13-week contract with the possibility of extension
  • No call-in policy; candidates should not contact the facility directly unless for an interview arranged by the account manager
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist Registered and be willing to work a 12-hour night schedule

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