Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,670 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position in Chicago, Illinois, primarily working night shifts. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients, requiring flexibility in scheduling and availability to work every other weekend and holiday. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in respiratory therapy, current registration as a Respiratory Therapist (RT), ability to work nights, flexibility with scheduling, and a minimum of 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information: PLEASE READ FACILITY FIXED NOTES FOR MORE DETAILS - night shift works every other weekend, every other holiday. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with scheduling flexibility is a must. No block schedules are assigned for this role.

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1283931. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus