Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $1,735 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The position requires clinical expertise and a commitment to delivering quality patient-centered services.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
• Location: Not specified, but involves working in a healthcare facility with a schedule from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• End Date: 01/30/2027
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Georgia Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license and National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) RRT certification; minimum of 2 years recent experience within the specialty; at least 2 references.
• Schedule: Varies shifts with 12-hour shifts and minimum 36 hours weekly.
• Holidays: Must work 2 major holidays among Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, plus one additional minor holiday such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve.
• Additional Information: No local candidates within 50 miles.

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 #1335813. 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