What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $1,915 per week position at Cross Country Allied?
Description
Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care for neonatal patients in a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 109 neonatal intensive care beds. The role includes evaluating patient conditions, implementing advanced respiratory modalities, monitoring outcomes, and educating families, with a focus on neonatal respiratory support.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Additional Information: Provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, develops and monitors treatment plans, utilizes advanced equipment such as Servo N ventilator, Bunnell Jet Ventilator, 3100A Oscillator, Bubble CPAP, and Optiflow. Every third weekend commitment required, working in a specialized NICU setting.
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
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1296239. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.
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Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $1,915