Travel Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,415 per week

Cross Country Allied; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

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 Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Phoenix, Arizona. This role cares for pediatric patients from neonates through adolescents using a range of techniques and equipment, with a focus on quality and safe, developmentally appropriate care across clinical settings.

Assignment includes 13 weeks, 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with benefits such as housing options, health insurance, travel reimbursement, and a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Two years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of two years of pediatric critical care experience.
• Current, active, permanent Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA).
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA).
• Current advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• NICU Level III/IV, jet ventilator, and Labor & Delivery experience.
• Experience with micro-preemies born before 28 weeks gestation.

Education

Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license

RRT NBRC credential

BLS for Healthcare Providers

PALS

NRP

NICU Level III/IV experience

Pediatric critical care experience

PICU/Med-Surg ICU/ED experience

Experience with micro-preemies (<28 weeks)

Job description

Cross Country Allied

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 01/18/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist Gilbert, AZ. This position provides routine and complex respiratory care to pediatric patients from neonates through adolescents using a variety of techniques and equipment. The role supports quality improvement initiatives and maintains safe, effective, developmentally appropriate care across clinical settings.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
  • Two years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
  • Minimum of two years of pediatric critical care experience.
  • Current, active, permanent Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Current advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
  • Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), jet ventilator, and Labor and Delivery experience.
  • Experience with micro-preemies, defined as extremely premature babies born before 28 weeks of gestation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical care and Emergency/Trauma experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides respiratory care through routine and complex procedures while adhering to quality standards established by the organization and applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Experience supporting patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Med-Surg ICU), and Emergency Department (ED) is required to support patient care and departmental operations.
  • Flu vaccination is required from October through April. Approved exemption applications must be received before starting.
  • COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required.
  • Individuals who are not vaccinated for influenza or COVID-19 must sign declination and masking protocol agreements and wear a mask throughout the respiratory virus season.
  • Orientation and training may be conducted at another organizational location.
  • Assignment dates are 01/18/2027 through 04/17/2027.

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 #1351576. 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