Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – Savannah, GA. This position involves providing specialized respiratory support and management for neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and the ability to operate advanced ventilation equipment in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) certification, graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program, current license to practice as an RT, and at least 1 year of neonatal or pediatric critical care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing patients on high-frequency ventilation, surfactant administration, and inhaled nitric oxide therapy.
- Additional Information: Candidate must be proficient in independently admitting and managing vented patients in a Level IV neonatal/NICU. Responsibilities include setting up and managing invasive and non-invasive ventilation devices such as Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), high-flow therapy, and managing inhaled nitric oxide. The ability to attend high-risk deliveries and manage high-frequency ventilation (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation and High-Frequency Jet Ventilation) is essential. Certifications required include Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Dress code: Hunter Green.
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
