Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $1,760 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a healthcare setting. This position requires supporting neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) transport and respiratory therapy teams. The role involves assisting with patient care within the NICU environment, leveraging specialized skills to ensure optimal outcomes for neonatal patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RT), Pediatric specialization, certification or license verification, professional registration, Ascension badge photo, Ascension profile, and three professional references. No specific minimum years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves supporting NICU transport and respiratory therapy teams, requiring adherence to facility protocols, patient safety standards, and clinical best practices aligned with neonatal care.

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 #1322019. 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