Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Registered
Red Wing, MN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy. The respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, communicates changes in patient condition and treatment response, and supports continuity and quality improvement in patient care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, 36 hours per week, including every third holiday and every other or every third weekend as determined by the facility.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program; National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist credential; current Minnesota respiratory therapist license or valid authorization to practice before the start date; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or site-approved equivalent; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable; basic computer literacy; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in respiratory therapy or a healthcare-related field; previous hospital experience; additional National Board for Respiratory Care specialty credentials.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease; evaluation of diagnostic study results, symptoms, and response to treatment; effective communication with the care team regarding changes in patient condition; and participation in interdisciplinary care coordination. Clinical coverage may include emergency medicine, progressive care, medical-surgical, labor and delivery, critical care, and general care.

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