Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Chapel Hill, NC
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This senior-level role provides advanced respiratory care for pediatric and neonatal populations, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory procedures. The position functions independently, supports complex patient care needs, and serves as a clinical resource to other staff.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; current Registered Respiratory Therapist certification through the National Board of Respiratory Care; at least two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist; recent experience with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and pediatric, neonatal intensive care, or pediatric intensive care populations; and at least one of the following based on the practice area: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), certification in pulmonary function testing, or an advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation administration in a bronchoscopy laboratory.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides airway management, including tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, aspiration of established airways, endotracheal intubation, and extubation.
  • Performs mechanical ventilator setup, function verification, specialized ventilator mode management, patient monitoring, and weaning techniques.
  • Administers aerosol medication therapy, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial punctures, and other respiratory care procedures.
  • May perform bedside pulmonary function testing and advanced respiratory care procedures according to established protocols.
  • Maintains clinical knowledge and skills while functioning independently with minimal supervision.
  • May be required to provide on-call coverage during days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Maintains all required certifications in accordance with the applicable certifying body.

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