Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist PICU/NICU - $2,675 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) in a pediatric critical care setting. This role involves providing specialized respiratory therapy services in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The position is full-time, night shift, with a weekly schedule of 36 hours. The ideal candidate will have prior pediatric acute care experience and possess current IL Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.

Job Details

• Location: Local rate is within 50 miles from the facility and requires a minimum of 2+ years of Pediatric Critical Care (PICU/NICU/CCU) experience. Recent acute care Pediatric RRT experience within the current year is mandatory.
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, working every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license; BLS, PALS, NRP (for NICU assignments), and Illinois RRT license required; prior travel experience is required; at least 2 years of pediatric acute care RRT experience in PICU/NICU; recent ICU Pediatric RRT experience within the past year.
• Additional Information: Must have flu and COVID-19 vaccination documentation with both doses and lot numbers in the packet at time of submission; orientation sessions are held every Monday; candidates will complete a skills checklist during IVS to assess fit; dress code is scrubs of any color, including kid-friendly options; EMR system is EPIC.
• 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 #1322157. 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