Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Fort Myers, FL
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This position supports pediatric respiratory care on a night schedule, providing airway management, ventilator support, arterial blood gas testing, and operation of respiratory therapy devices. The respiratory therapist is expected to function as an integral member of the care team and may be assigned to other locations within the organization.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Florida license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; two years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Competency in arterial blood gas testing, ventilator management, airway management, and all respiratory therapy devices is required.
  • Experience with Servo-U, Hamilton C6, V60, Airvo, and NKV 330 equipment is expected.
  • Epic electronic medical record experience is used.
  • Travelers are expected to function in accordance with core staff practices and contribute to a collaborative care environment.
  • The assignment is scheduled from 11/30/2026 through 02/27/2027.

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