Registered Respiratory Therapist
Washington, MO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Washington, MO The healthcare provider is seeking a respiratory therapist to deliver respiratory care across acute, emergency, and intensive care settings. The role includes operating respiratory equipment, supporting emergency interventions, documenting patient therapy, and providing care during night shifts.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; weekend hours as needed.
• Required Qualifications: Current respiratory care practitioner (RCP) license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; 2 or more years of experience; respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience; strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation; experience with respiratory equipment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Basic nursery experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Set up and operate therapeutic gas administration equipment and mechanical ventilators.
  • Provide emergency care, including external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Maintain accurate patient identification and therapy documentation.
  • Support patients across medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric care settings.
  • Black scrub attire is required.

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