Travel Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,035 per week

Cross Country Allied; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for assignment in Walla Walla, Washington. The role covers neonatal to geriatric patients in a short-term acute care and Level III trauma setting.

Responsibilities include respiratory assessment and treatment, ventilator management, airway care, high-flow therapy, blood gas analysis, and support during emergency and procedural care. You will work 12-hour nights on a 36-hour weekly schedule, with weekend coverage every

Qualifications

• Active Washington state license for respiratory therapy.
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, NRP and PALS required.
• Experience with ventilator management and arterial blood gas interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Respiratory assessment and treatment across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Ventilator management and airway care, including high-flow therapy.
• Perform blood gas analysis and participate in emergency care as needed.
• Support during procedures and trauma care in a Level III setting.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

Ventilator management

Airway care

High-flow therapy

BiPAP/CPAP

Arterial blood gases interpretation

Tracheostomy care

Education

Washington respiratory therapist license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Walla Walla, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered RT PEDS. This role supports patients across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in a short-term acute care and Level III trauma setting. Responsibilities include respiratory assessment and treatment, ventilator management, airway care, high-flow therapy, blood gas analysis, and support during emergency and procedural care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week; block scheduling with weekend coverage every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; Washington license in hand; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; proficiency with required charting processes; competency in adult critical care, pediatric critical care, airway management, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, CPAP, aerosol treatments, pulmonary hygiene, and interpretation of arterial blood gases.
• Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience; experience caring for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients; experience with high-risk deliveries, neonatal care, and Draeger equipment.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient care may include incentive spirometry, ventilator management, C-sections, difficult deliveries, conscious sedation, cardioversions, catheterization laboratory procedures, trauma response, PEP therapy, high-flow therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and blood gas collection.
  • The role supports patients ranging from neonates through geriatrics.
  • Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.
  • Orientation includes 24 hours of training.
  • Weekend coverage is required, and holiday availability may be required.

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 #1346535. 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