Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lafayette, IN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) Location: Unknown. This position involves providing advanced respiratory care for pediatric patients within a dedicated ICU, NICU, and Emergency Care environment. The role requires proficiency in managing ventilators, Bipaps, Heated High Flow units, and assisting with invasive procedures, supporting a high-acuity patient population.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) PEDS specialty, with certification in Registered Respiratory Therapy.
• Location: Unknown.
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, Days from 6am to 6:30pm, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: October 5, 2026.
• End Date: January 4, 2027.
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials, ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP certifications, NICU Level 3 skills, and acute care experience in Med Surg, Emergency Room, and ICU settings. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing Bipaps, ventilators, and heated high flow units; assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies; proficient in EMR charting; independent and self-motivated personality willing to work in a Level 3 NICU environment; adaptable to higher acuity patient loads.
• Additional Information: The unit features new state-of-the-art equipment and technology, a cohesive veteran staff, a supportive physician team, and a family-oriented work environment. Dress code includes specified scrub colors, with policies and guidelines available for review.

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.