Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU - $2,475 per week

Cross Country Allied; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves life-support, patient monitoring, diagnostics, and respiratory care in ICU and general settings, with supervision of students and residents as needed.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks, with a 40-hour week and nights (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Requires active RRT, Michigan license, BLS, and EPIC experience; CRT not accepted.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required with active RRT credential.
• Current Michigan state license and NBRC registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification through AHA required.
• Minimum 1.5 years ICU or floor experience in respiratory care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

ICU experience

BLS certification

EPIC experience

Michigan license

PICU/NICU exposure

Education

AS degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Puritan 980

Hamilton Transport

Servo-U equipment

EPIC EMR

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Detroit, Michigan.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatric specialty. The position provides life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, medical gas therapy, and invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for intensive care and general practice patients. The role also supports patient care documentation, clinical coordination, and supervision of assigned respiratory therapy personnel and students.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program; current Registered Respiratory Therapist registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care; current Respiratory Therapist license in Michigan; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); at least 1.5 years of intensive care unit or floor experience, including two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience; neonatal intensive care unit training or experience; competency in arterial blood gas testing; Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) experience; Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) will not be accepted.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy; pediatric intensive care unit experience; neonatal experience; experience with Puritan 980, Hamilton Transport, or Servo-U equipment.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m.; listed shift hours are 8 hours; minimum 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include delivering respiratory therapies, performing diagnostic procedures, monitoring patients, documenting care, communicating with the interdisciplinary care team, and providing direction to assigned respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy orientees, externs, and students. The assignment duration is 13 weeks, and shift preference must be included with submission.

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 #1344495. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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