Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Saint Petersburg, FL
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,395/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) St. Petersburg, FL. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients within a busy acute care setting. The position requires collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care during night shifts.
Job Details
- Position Description: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) at the organizations Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. Responsibilities include delivering respiratory therapy for pediatric patients, operating ventilators such as PB 840 and PB 980, and adhering to unit policies and procedures.
- Required Qualifications: Valid certification as a Respiratory Therapist Registered, with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Education requirements include a relevant degree or certification in respiratory therapy. Location requirement: St. Petersburg, FL.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidate must possess skills in pediatric respiratory care, with preferred experience in intubation and A-line insertions. The role involves working every other weekend and holidays on a rotation basis.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all specified qualifications and apply for consideration.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Saint Petersburg, FL
About
A jewel on Florida's Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg offers gorgeous beaches, a vibrant art scene and fantastic food and drink venues. Nicknamed "The Sunshine City," it holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days of sunshine, making it ideal for activities like kayaking, cycling or beachcombing for shells on the idyllic beaches at Fort De Soto Park and beyond. Enjoy the many inviting waterfront parks or St. Pete Beach, boasting undeveloped powder sugar-like sands edging aquamarine water. Enjoy many cultural experiences, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Dali Museum. Downtown is bursting with enticing venues, including shops, craft beer pubs and restaurants. The Saturday Morning Market is a top-ranked gathering place with live music, balloon artists, magicians and other performers, with baked goods, cheeses, chocolates, fresh seafood and ready-to-eat dishes on hand for sale and consumption.
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