Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - Peds - $1,410 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona.

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a clinical setting. This position involves providing cardiopulmonary services to inpatients and outpatients, including assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures, ventilator management, intubations, and blood gas analysis. The role requires working on a day shift and is suitable for a candidate with minimal experience in neonatal intensive care and pediatrics.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification; experience in ICU, general floors, and Emergency Department; NICU and Peds experience to cover the ED; candidate must be registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care to provide Cardiopulmonary Services; 0 years of experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures, ventilator management, intubations, blood gases, and delivering medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
• Additional Information: The respiratory therapist is responsible for following protocols approved by the medical staff and department policies, ensuring timely diagnostic and therapeutic services for both inpatients and outpatients. This position is a contractor replacement for one full-time RT PEDS role.

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 #1319396. 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