Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in the specialty of respiratory therapy provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies in an acute care setting. This role involves developing and implementing patient care plans, monitoring patient progress, and responding to emergency situations within a Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn hospital.

Job Details

• Location: The position is based at a 500-plus bed hospital with Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn designation, including adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, cardiovascular critical care units, and emergency department.
• Required Qualifications: BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee; Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Assesses patients for appropriate treatment, develops care plans based on diagnoses, educates patients and families, and responds to codes. Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision required. Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as needed.
• Submission requirements: Ascension Profile, Ascension 2 Professional References, Ascension Skills Checklist.

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