Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,310 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Richland, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Richland, Washington. Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Respiratory Therapist Registered RT PEDS. This rotating-shift position supports neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations, with a focus on neonatal intensive care and advanced respiratory therapy. The role includes respiratory care responsibilities in a high-acuity environment and may require floating between departments. Job Details Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; weekends required every other weekend. Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; two years listed in the position requirements. Valid compact respiratory therapy license in hand at submission. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification. Experience with neonatal intensive care, respiratory support, airway management, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene. Preferred Qualifications: Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit experience. Trauma Level I or Trauma Level II experience. Experience with Bunnell jet ventilation. Float: Float rotation may be required. Additional Information: The position supports neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Neonatal intensive care unit Level III or Level IV experience is required. The role includes assisting with high-risk deliveries and providing advanced respiratory support, including bubble continuous positive airway pressure, high-frequency jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, intubation assistance, and ventilator weaning. Three of five designated holidays must be worked. Weekend coverage is required. Scheduling requests must be submitted before placement. 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 #1347591. 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 are here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this is not just work. It is your purpose. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Allied