Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - NICU/Adult - $2,350 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Reno, Nevada.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) NICU/Adult, location unspecified. The position involves providing respiratory care for neonatal and adult patients in critical care settings. The role requires proficiency in advanced NICU procedures, ventilator management, and the ability to float across adult and neonatal intensive care units.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care by prescription of the physician. Responsibilities include the diagnostic evaluation (not limited to obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system), management, education, and rehabilitation and care of the patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The practice includes the application of technology and the use of treatment protocols across all care sites, including but not limited to the application and monitoring of medical gases and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, cardiopulmonary rehab, hemodynamic cardiovascular support.
• Required Qualifications: Candidates must have NICU experience greater than 3 years, competency in high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, heliox, neonatal intubation, neonatal ventilator management, bubble CPAP, heated high flow for the neonate, neonatal arterial puncture, and delivery attendance. Must hold ABG License, RRT credentials, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP. Certification in neonatal transport is required.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shift hours, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Candidate must reside at least 100 miles away. The position may require on-call scheduling and the ability to float across all adult critical care and neonatal critical care areas, including neonatal and adult intensive care units.

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 #1312421. 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