Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of role experience is required.

• Experience with Cerner is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license prior to placement start.

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Candidates must live at least 160 miles away from this facility in order to be eligible to apply for this role.

• Flu vaccination required to apply. Medical declinations accepted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Candidates with a permanent Maine Address are NOT eligible for assignment at Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Guaranteed Hour: 48

Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

On call: Voluntary call only - 2 hours before shift start time and 2 hours after

Holiday Expectations: As assigned unless RTO is in contract.

RTO: Must go through Manager for approval

Scrub Color: Any scrub color or pattern as long as it’s professional. Also offer access to OR scrub machines.

Free on-site parking.

MUST have Peds/NICU/PICU Experience

Patient Types (Common Diagnoses): COPD, CHF, Cystic Fibrosis, ARDS, MVA Trauma/Surgery, Pneumonia, Lung CA, Stroke, ALS, GBS, COVID19, RSV

Float to other trained units only

Skills required:

• Traveler must have previous NICU/PICU experience as well as Adult experience – Experience with Oscillator 3100 Sensormatic and Drager ventilator would be helpful for candidates to be successful
• Very critical care focused and protocol-driven RT team.
• Critical care experience including airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, Non-invasive ventilation, code blue and rapid response experience, inhaled medication administration.

Equipment Used:

• Servo U, Servo I, Hamilton T1, Trilogy, V60, V30, EV300
• Drager for NICU Only
• Vero Biotech Nitric Delivery

2 references from last 12 months (Any reference type)

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2024-05-21
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 4