Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,000 per week

Cross Country Allied; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a Chicago, Illinois assignment. The role requires licensure, pediatric respiratory expertise, and the ability to manage ventilators and perform respiratory assessments.

The assignment runs 13 weeks with 36 hours weekly, night shifts of 12 hours, starting 11/30/2026 and ending 03/01/2027. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, 401(k), and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must hold professional licensure to provide respiratory care.
• Ability to perform respiratory assessments and administer prescribed treatments.
• Operate invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and monitor patients.
• Capable of arterial punctures and CPR per BLS/ACLS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care and patient transport as prescribed.
• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans; monitor responses.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and discharge care.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, and ventilation equipment management.
• Document treatments, assessments, and equipment usage; participate in handoffs.

Skills

Pediatric Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator management

Respiratory assessments

BLS/ACLS

Invasive airway procedures

Tools

Ventilators

ECG equipment

Suction devices

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric 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, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Provides comprehensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision. The role evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, administers respiratory therapies, monitors patient responses, and provides education related to treatments and discharge care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Professional licensure to provide respiratory care; ability to perform respiratory assessments, administer prescribed treatments, operate invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, perform airway management and suctioning, conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring, complete arterial punctures, and support cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) guidelines.
• Additional Information:
  • Evaluates patients and recommends respiratory treatment plans.
  • Provides patient education regarding treatments, tests, equipment, and discharge care.
  • Performs chest physiotherapy, pulmonary function studies, 12-lead electrocardiograms, and basic arrhythmia recognition.
  • Assists with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory care procedures.
  • Performs tracheostomy care, including emergent and non-emergent tube insertion and removal.
  • Sets up, self-tests, operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment.
  • Reviews chest x-rays and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding treatment effectiveness.
  • Documents treatments, patient responses, assessments, test results, and respiratory care activities accurately.
  • Participates in shift-to-shift handoff communication and equipment maintenance activities.
  • Assignment dates are 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 #1350527. 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