Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa, IA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy, Ottumwa, Iowa. This position provides respiratory care for adult, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, and hospice patient populations. The role requires neonatal and pediatric experience, current clinical certifications, and readiness to begin shortly after offer acceptance.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Iowa licensure, in hand at submission
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • Mandatory reporter certification for child and adult reporting
  • One to two years of experience
  • Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care experience
• Additional Information:
  • Rapid-response start required within 710 days of offer acceptance
  • Monday or Tuesday start dates permitted
  • Iowa criminal and child abuse background clearances are required before starting
  • All county and state background checks must be fully cleared before starting
  • A 10-panel drug screening, including opiates, is required
  • Patient population may include adults, geriatric patients, pediatric patients, micro-premature infants, and hospice patients
  • Respiratory care equipment includes Vocsn ventilators and V60 bilevel positive airway pressure devices

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