Travel Respiratory Therapist - Richmond, VA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,944 a week in all, a taxable rate of $18.80 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) – Richmond, VA. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The position requires a compassionate and fast-paced approach to meet the needs of critically ill children, ensuring they receive optimal respiratory support.

Job Details

• Location: Richmond, VA.
• Position: Respiratory Therapist specialized in Pediatric care in a Level III NICU setting.
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential, Virginia State License, BLS, and ACLS certifications. At least 3 years of ICU experience, with a preference for NICU or pediatric ICU experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Level III or higher NICU experience; ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Additional Information: The role involves procedures including nebulizers, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators, and arterial blood gases. Call is expected approximately once every 5-6 weeks, with rotating weekends.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Application Requirements: Candidates must meet all specified qualifications and be available to start on 09/28/2026, with an end date of 12/28/2026.

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