Respiratory Therapist
Portland, ME
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) Night Shift Location: Maine. This position involves providing respiratory therapy care across various units within the facility, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and critical care settings. The role requires adaptability to a dynamic hospital environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and effective communication.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS)
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Location: Maine
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred; NRP for NICU
• Education & Experience: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required; 0+ years of experience; tertiary, teaching hospital experience preferred
• Responsibilities include managing varied patient populations, including acute, critical, pediatric, and neonatal cases, with patient ratios of 1:25 in acute care and 1:8 in critical care settings
• Equipment used: Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30 and V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, Vapotherm
• EMR system: EPIC
• Coverage details: Must be flexible for float assignments including NICU/PICU, adult, and emergency department settings
• HCP must demonstrate great communication skills and be a team player, with a flexible personality fit

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