Certified Respiratory Therapy NICU Respiratory Therapist
Colorado Springs, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered in Colorado Springs. This 13-week travel assignment supports pediatric respiratory care on 12-hour night shifts in a collaborative clinical environment. The role requires pediatric and neonatal intensive care experience, strong multidisciplinary teamwork, and the ability to support patients across areas within clinical competence.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Minimum of 2 years of pediatric experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of Level III or Level IV neonatal intensive care experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience, including float or cross-cover experience
  • Previous travel experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification
  • Approximately 2.5 years of pediatric or neonatal intensive care experience
  • Previous pediatric hospital experience
• Additional Information:
  • Assignment dates are 12/01/2026 through 03/06/2027.
  • Weekend coverage may be required based on patient care needs and skill mix.
  • The role may support a small unit with a broad range of clinical experience levels.
  • The neonatal intensive care unit may care for up to 6 ventilated patients.
  • Strong multidisciplinary collaboration is required.
  • The successful candidate should be comfortable supporting other areas within clinical competence.
  • Teaching willingness, including support for respiratory therapy students, is valued.
  • Two of three designated holidays must be worked: Christmas, New Years Day, or Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  • No requested time off is permitted during the first 2 weeks of the assignment.
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions may be accepted with the required exemption documentation.

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