Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Savannah, GA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Savannah, GA. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role requires managing vented patients, administering heliox therapy, and utilizing advanced neonatal ventilation techniques in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Provide respiratory therapies, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, on a 12-hour night shift with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certification as a Respiratory Therapist Registered, at least 1 year of Neonatal or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) critical care experience, and current PALS certification. Education requirements include a valid Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Independently admit and manage ventilated patients, set up and administer heliox therapy, and utilize neonatal respiratory equipment such as Bubble CPAP and high-frequency ventilators. Maintain unit-specific policies and guidelines, and demonstrate proficiency with equipment such as Servo U ventilator, Heliox therapy, and Nitric Oxide administration.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced neonatal ventilation techniques and familiarity with non-invasive ventilation strategies including BiPAP and CPAP.

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