Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT) position available in Berlin, Vermont. This assignment is expected to last between 16 and 26 weeks, offering a dynamic clinical experience across various patient populations, including ICU and emergency department floors. The role involves providing specialized respiratory care to patients of all ages, with a schedule structured around night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) certification
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • Neonate and pediatric - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, with significant responsibility in their care, even if not dedicated NICU/PICU
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in respiratory therapy
  • Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (Epic) within the past 2 years
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • None specified
• Additional Information:
  • Assignment duration: 16-26 weeks, with tiered travel rates based on mileage measured by direct line distance
  • No block scheduling; work may include a minimum of every other weekend and participation in holiday rotations (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day) as needed
  • Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays; next available orientation date to be confirmed
  • All employment gaps over 90 days should be explained; comprehensive work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type is required

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