Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,170 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Town and Country. The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, patient transport, treatment evaluation, and patient education within the scope of professional licensure. The role operates and monitors ventilatory equipment, performs respiratory procedures, supports emergency care, and communicates patient status and treatment responses to the care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current respiratory therapy professional license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; ability to provide respiratory treatments, operate invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, perform airway and tracheostomy care, conduct arterial punctures, monitor oximetry and capnography, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and document and communicate patient care accurately.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans; administering prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation; performing suctioning, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary function studies, electrocardiograms, arterial blood gas procedures, chest drainage, endotracheal and tracheostomy procedures; assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement; maintaining and monitoring mechanical ventilation equipment; supporting equipment maintenance; reviewing relevant diagnostic imaging; documenting treatment and patient responses; and participating in shift-to-shift clinical communication.

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 #1340325. 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