Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - $1,650 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in pediatrics Carlsbad. This position provides respiratory care for pediatric and neonatal patients, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, ventilator management, airway maintenance, and patient assessments. The role supports diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; New Mexico license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or willingness to obtain it before or immediately after starting; pediatric and neonatal experience required.
• Schedule: Rotating day and night shifts from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapies, performing patient assessments, monitoring responses to respiratory treatments, conducting and documenting Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures, managing ventilator settings and airways, assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures, delivering medicated aerosols, inserting arterial lines, supporting intubations, performing pulmonary function studies and cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and collecting blood gases. No on-call duties are required.

Benefits

• 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 #1341249. 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