Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tucson, AZ
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This position independently provides respiratory care and pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing across a variety of healthcare settings. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilators, assessing patient responses, documenting care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients with complex respiratory needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; assignment dates are 12/14/2026 through 03/13/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Associate or technical degree; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); current state license as required by applicable law; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least two years of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; adult critical care experience; previous travel experience; knowledge of respiratory care techniques, applications, and equipment; effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; additional related education or experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides respiratory care, pulmonary diagnostic testing, and cardiology diagnostic testing.
  • Performs and manages mechanical ventilation in collaboration with physicians and licensed independent practitioners.
  • Evaluates patient responses and recommends changes to respiratory therapy based on clinical condition.
  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and adjusts respiratory care equipment and circuitry.
  • May supervise department staff.
  • May provide care in multiple areas where respiratory services are needed.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, stretch, and respond quickly to patient care needs.
  • May be required to lift up to 75 pounds and use standard precautions when exposed to blood or bodily fluids.

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