Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift
Merrillville, IN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS Night-shift respiratory therapy position in an acute care setting, providing respiratory support and collaborating with other therapists during codes and rapid responses. The role includes shared coverage across campuses and requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; typically scheduled as three shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • At least 1 year of experience
• Additional Information:
  • Acute care setting
  • Respiratory therapists share coverage across campuses
  • Typical night-shift staffing includes three to four therapists per campus
  • Therapists are cross-trained and expected to support one another during codes and rapid responses
  • Approximately four to six ventilators may be assigned per respiratory therapist
  • Electronic charting is used

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