Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $1,535 per week
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializing in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) in Savannah, GA. This position involves providing advanced respiratory care to vented neonatal and pediatric patients, including managing ventilators, heliox therapy, and non-invasive ventilation methods such as BiPAP and CPAP, in a fast-paced, family-oriented hospital setting.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- 1+ year of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Pediatric ICU (PICU) critical care experience
- Valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
- Relevant educational credentials
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Servo U ventilators
- Heliox therapy
- High-frequency ventilation
- Neonatal respiratory procedures
Position Responsibilities
- Able to independently admit and manage vented neonatal and pediatric patients
- Set up and monitor heliox therapy
- Perform procedures with minimal supervision
- Adhere to unit-specific policies and guidelines
Additional Information
Candidate must be able to work in a patient-centered environment utilizing advanced equipment such as the Drager VN500, F&P Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, Vaportherm, and heliox therapy equipment in an acute care setting.
Benefits
- 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
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.