Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU/NICU - $1,675 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in the pediatric intensive care unit is responsible for providing specialized respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. This position requires at least a minimum of two years of general respiratory therapist experience and proficiency in NICU skills, including CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bubble CPAP, and the use of Hamilton C1 ventilators. The role involves working night shifts on a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027
• Required Qualifications: Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NICU experience with at least two years of general RT experience. Candidate must possess NICU-specific skills such as CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bubble CPAP, and Hamilton C1 ventilator experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification is preferred, but can be obtained after hire.
• Procedures performed on unit: Ventilation management using Hamilton C1, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bubble CPAP, oxygen therapy, airway management.
• Dress Code: All black scrubs.
• Additional Information: This assignment offers the opportunity to work with advanced equipment and technology in a busy pediatric intensive care environment. The staff is experienced and dedicated to providing excellent patient care.

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 #1322243. 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