Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - $2,285 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position located in Libertyville, IL. This role involves providing respiratory care to patients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics, in a Level I Trauma Center with a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a primary stroke center. The position requires active licensure and several certifications, with a strong emphasis on critical care skills and EPIC electronic charting system experience.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/19/2026 to 01/16/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid active Illinois respiratory therapy license; minimum of 2 years of experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients; current BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP certifications; RRT or CRT credential; EPIC experience; active licensure and certifications must be current at time of submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Trachs, nitrous oxide procedures, proning techniques, ECMO, ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, spontaneous breathing trials, and ABG draws.
• Additional Information: Skills required include critical care experience, ventilator management, and spontaneous breathing trial expertise. The unit operates with a 1:1 patient ratio, and scrubs of charcoal gray color are required. Free parking available. Orientation is one day on the unit. Weekend rotations are every other weekend, with holiday shifts based on needs. Support includes supervision from unit leadership, and charting is completed via the EPIC system. Ventilators used include PB840, PB980, Servo-U, Hamilton CPAP/BiPAP, and transport ventilators such as Hamilton. Potential floating to other hospitals within the service area based on contract needs.

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 #1313881. 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