Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU PEDS - $1,800 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Denver, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Denver, CO. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care within a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a healthcare provider. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: Denver, CO
• Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
• Shift Time: Nights (7:00 PM 7:00 AM)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Board Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; Level III NICU experience; PEDS experience; minimum of 6 months current NICU Respiratory Therapy experience; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical care experience, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, prior Meditech EMR experience.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have current NICU Respiratory Therapist experience to be considered.

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 #1330771. 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