Registered Respiratory Therapist - Peds
Biddeford, ME
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) Biddeford, ME. This position involves providing respiratory care across various hospital departments, including the ICU, ER, and nursery, with experience in neonatal and pediatric patient treatments. The role requires collaboration with high-risk delivery teams and resuscitation efforts, utilizing specialized equipment and documentation systems.

Job Details

• Position Description: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience working in ICU, ER (including treating pediatric patients needing intubation and mechanical ventilation), nursery (level 1), resuscitation teams, and med-surg floors. Experience using Drager V500, Hamilton T-1 ventilators, Neopuff, and EPIC documentation system. Hold certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Certifications, Education, and Experience: RRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications; relevant experience in ICU, ER, nursery, and adult critical care; location flexibility; at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Must have skills in attending high-risk deliveries, working as part of a resuscitation team, treating pediatric patients in ER, and operating ventilators and high-flow oxygen units. The candidate should be a team player with good communication skills, respectful, and maintain a positive attitude.

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