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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered RT PEDS. This acute-care position provides respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and eligible neonatal patients, including ventilator management, arterial blood gas collection and analysis, respiratory treatments, and assistance with intubation. The role includes coverage across inpatient and emergency settings, with participation in deliveries and cesarean sections for therapists with neonatal intensive care experience.

Job Details

• Schedule: 7:00 a.m.7:00 p.m., 12-hour day shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Arizona licensure required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
  • Ability to draw and analyze arterial blood gases, perform respiratory treatments, and manage ventilator settings.
  • Ability to assist with intubation.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Neonatal intensive care experience.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification for therapists providing neonatal intensive care.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient populations include adults, pediatric patients, and neonates when neonatal intensive care training is applicable.
  • Responsibilities include inpatient care, emergency department coverage, attendance at deliveries and cesarean sections, and respiratory support across multiple care areas.
  • Respiratory equipment may include Avea, Hamilton C1, V60, EV300, Aerogen high-flow systems, backup Zoll ventilators, and GlideScope equipment.
  • Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
  • Travelers may be scheduled for two of three major holidays.
  • A charge Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is present on each shift.
  • One orientation day is provided for neonatal, emergency, intensive care, and floor assignments, with an additional neonatal intensive care orientation day when applicable.
  • Black scrubs are required.
  • Start dates are November 30, 2026, or December 14, 2026, and are not flexible.

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