Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $1,535 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS Nashville, TN. The respiratory therapist provides clinical respiratory care in a high-acuity setting, supporting patient assessment, airway management, ventilator care, and emergency response. The position is scheduled for night shifts and includes a 36-hour workweek.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); one year of intensive care unit experience.
• Responsibilities: Bronchodilator therapy, arterial blood gas collection and analysis, airway clearance, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, intubation assistance, patient assessment, high-flow oxygen therapy, patient transport, and code response.
• Additional Information: Respiratory care equipment includes Drger ventilators, V60 noninvasive ventilators, Vapotherm systems, and MetaNeb systems. Required uniform colors are black, gray, or raspberry scrubs.

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 #1343061. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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