Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric/NICU/PICU - $2,070 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered specializing in pediatric respiratory care. The position provides respiratory therapy services for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient populations in an acute care setting. The role requires advanced pediatric critical care capabilities, including neonatal intensive care and/or pediatric intensive care experience.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Two years of respiratory therapy experience; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) experience; experience with required clinical charting systems; proficiency in emergency department care, pediatric critical care, mechanical ventilation, airway management, arterial blood gas interpretation, tracheostomy care, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, aerosol therapy, and respiratory support for high-risk deliveries.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level I trauma setting.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required every other weekend.
• Additional Information: The position serves neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults. First-time travelers are accepted. A flu vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions considered.

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 #1327423. 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