Travel Pediatric and Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,830 per week

Cross Country Allied; Springfield (MO); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Résumé du poste

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Springfield, Missouri. The position focuses on providing respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients, with emphasis on safe clinical practice, effective communication, patient education, equipment management, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Shifts are 12 hours with a 36-hour work week, for a 13-week assignment, starting 11/30/2026.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college program in respiratory care.
• Current license in the state of practice.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• BLS, NRP and PALS certifications.
• Prior neonatal and pediatric intensive care experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide respiratory care interventions for patients.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assess patient and family needs; document care.
• Deliver patient and caregiver education.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.

Connaissances

Two years experience

Neonatal care

Pediatric care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Formation

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

RRT credential

State license

BLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Outils

Ventilator management

Diagnostic procedures

Description du poste

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Springfield, Missouri.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS, Springfield, MO. The position provides respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients while supporting diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The role emphasizes safe clinical practice, effective communication, patient education, equipment management, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Two years of respiratory therapy experience; graduation from an accredited college program in respiratory care; current license in the state of practice; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the required certifying association; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; prior neonatal and pediatric intensive care experience.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Adaptability and a teamwork-oriented approach.
• Additional Information: Provides respiratory care interventions, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assesses patient and family needs, documents care, delivers patient and caregiver education, and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies. Weekend and call coverage may be required. Influenza vaccination or an approved exemption is required for travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted. The assignment is scheduled for 13 weeks, from 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027.

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 #1343604. 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