Registered Respiratory Therapist
Council Bluffs, IA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in the Pediatric unit. This position involves providing respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes drawing arterial blood gases, performing EKGs, and assisting with intubations as needed.

Job Details:

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification via NBRC, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association), and a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, Minimum 36 hours per week. Shifts start at 6:30 AM with flexibility to fill scheduling holes.
• Responsibilities: Draw arterial blood gases, assist with intubations, and perform EKGs. Provide care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including those with STEMI, CVA, Covid, EKOS, arrest, IABP.
• Additional Details: Rapid response to call within 30 minutes, no floating to sister campuses, and work with various ventilator brands including Drager, LTV, and Avea. The department includes a hospitalist or intensivist available 24/7, with a two-day orientation provided.

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