Travel NICU Certified Respiratory Therapist - $2,330 per week

Cross Country Allied; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU in Richland, Washington. The assignment spans 13 weeks with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities include neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in Level III/IV NICU, with float rotation and required weekend coverage. Start date 12/14/2026; travel benefits and housing options provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of NICU respiratory care experience.
• NICU Level III/IV experience required.
• ACLS, BLS, CRT, RRT, NRP, PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU.
• Monitor ventilation and wean from mechanical ventilation.
• Perform arterial blood gas collection and interpretation.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

NRP

RRT

CRT

Electronic charting

Float rotation

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Bubble CPAP

Electronic charting system

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Richland, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This position provides respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients, including those requiring advanced ventilation support in a Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The assignment requires night-shift availability, weekend coverage, and flexibility to float between departments.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required every other weekend. The assignment is scheduled from 12/14/2026 through 03/15/2027.
• Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience; Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; competency with nitric oxide, high-frequency jet ventilation, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certifications; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification; a compact license in hand at submission; and electronic charting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Level I or Level II trauma experience and experience with Bunnell jet ventilation.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Respiratory care is provided to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
  • Clinical responsibilities may include assisting with high-risk deliveries, neonatal intubation and extubation, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, airway management, tracheostomy care, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
  • Experience with bubble continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, high-flow nasal cannula, nasal continuous positive airway pressure, jet ventilation, oscillating ventilation, and ventilator troubleshooting is relevant to the role.
  • Forty hours of orientation are provided.
  • Three of five designated holidays must be worked: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day.

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 #1352895. 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