Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,250 per week

Cross Country Allied; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a NICU assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. The role requires 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, and travel status.

The contract runs from 10/26/2026 to 01/25/2027 with pediatric NICU patient care, floating across local campuses as needed. Wisconsin license and at least 2 years NICU RT experience are required; Epic experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin state license is required.
• At least 2 years NICU RT experience.
• NICU RT role with no adult patients.
• Travel assignment; dates and location as listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to neonatal patients in the NICU.
• Float across local campuses as needed within the same discipline.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

NICU RT experience

Pediatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting. The position involves delivering clinical care to neonatal patients and contributing to an interdisciplinary team. The role requires flexibility to float within the same discipline across local campuses.

Job Details

• Position Description: NICU Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of previous NICU RT experience. This role is to begin on 10/26/2026 and end on 01/25/2027, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin state license, at least 2 years of NICU RT experience, current skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission, work history/resume, copy of required certifications, and one supervisory reference at the time of submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic experience is preferred; valid drivers license is required.
• Additional Information: This is a NICU RT only position no adult patients. The candidate must have a taxable address outside of 50 miles from the facility and have completed at least one travel contract. Submission of proof of taxable address (e.g., drivers license, utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, insurance statement, voter registration, bank statement, auto insurance, or tax return) is required to verify billing policies.

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 #1317652. 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