Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - $1,615 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Hickory, North Carolina.

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. The position provides respiratory care for patients of all ages in a collaborative clinical environment. The role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team while also functioning independently.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m., 36 hours per week; alternating weekends and possible call requirements.
• Required Qualifications: Associate degree in Respiratory Care; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; North Carolina Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Two years of respiratory therapy experience preferred, including experience in the Emergency Department, critical care, and nursery settings.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include providing respiratory care across a full range of diagnoses and treatments. The clinical environment includes ventilators, bilevel positive airway pressure systems, continuous positive airway pressure systems, high-flow oxygen therapy, airway clearance devices, and blood gas analyzers. Solid-color scrubs are required, with gray or black preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1341375. 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