NICU Respiratory Therapist
Richland, WA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered RT PEDS. This rotating-shift position supports neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations, with a focus on neonatal intensive care and advanced respiratory therapy. The role includes respiratory care responsibilities in a high-acuity environment and may require floating between departments.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; weekends required every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; two years listed in the position requirements.
  • Valid compact respiratory therapy license in hand at submission.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.
  • Experience with neonatal intensive care, respiratory support, airway management, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit experience.
  • Trauma Level I or Trauma Level II experience.
  • Experience with Bunnell jet ventilation.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • The position supports neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
  • Neonatal intensive care unit Level III or Level IV experience is required.
  • The role includes assisting with high-risk deliveries and providing advanced respiratory support, including bubble continuous positive airway pressure, high-frequency jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, intubation assistance, and ventilator weaning.
  • Three of five designated holidays must be worked.
  • Weekend coverage is required.
  • Scheduling requests must be submitted before placement.

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