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

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Savannah, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• 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) specializing in neonatal intensive care is needed for a contract assignment in a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit located in Savannah, Georgia. This position involves managing critically ill neonatal patients, including high-frequency ventilation, surfactant therapy, and inhaled nitric oxide management, within a fast-paced environment. The role requires a committed professional capable of providing expert respiratory care in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Job Details:

• Location: Savannah, GA
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• End Date: 01/25/2027
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Education: Specialized in neonatal or pediatric critical care with 1+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience managing patients on high-frequency ventilation, surfactant administration, inhaled nitric oxide, and invasive and non-invasive ventilation devices.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience performing procedures such as admitting vented patients independently and managing advanced ventilation therapies.
• Additional Information:
  • Ability to work independently in a Level 4 neonatal/NICU setting.
  • Familiarity with equipment including Drager VN500, F&P Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV, high-flow therapy, and heliox therapy.
  • Must be able to attend high-risk deliveries as needed.
  • Dress code: Hunter Green uniform.

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 #1305128. 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