Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,000 per week

Cross Country Allied; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Chicago, Illinois. The role focuses on pediatric respiratory care, providing intensive therapies, and operating ventilatory equipment with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include airway management, medication administration via nebulizers, radiographic review, EKGs, and assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy.

Qualifications

• RT Registered (RT PEDS) required.
• 0+ years of experience minimum.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and evaluate patients.
• Operate ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive).
• Administer meds via nebulizers and perform chest physiotherapy.
• Suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring.
• Review chest x-rays and perform 12-Lead EKGs.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Maintain documentation and assist with procedures.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

Ventilatory equipment

Tools

Ventilatory equipment

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

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

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics (RT PEDS) This position is based in a healthcare facility specializing in pediatric respiratory care. The Respiratory Therapist provides intensive respiratory care, evaluates patients, and delivers prescribed treatments with minimal supervision. The role involves patient transport, education, and the operation of ventilatory equipment to support patient respiratory health.

Job Details

• Certifications: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) required
• Education Requirements: Not specified
• Years of Experience: 0.0 years minimum
• Location Requirements: Not specified
• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Responsibilities include: providing intensive respiratory care, operating ventilatory equipment (both invasive and non-invasive), administering medications via nebulizers, performing chest physiotherapy, suctioning, conducting oximetry and capnography monitoring, reviewing chest x-rays, performing 12-Lead EKGs, and assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Additional duties: Tracheostomy care, arterial puncture, laboratory testing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines, insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes, operating ventilatory equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Will assist in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, communicate clinical information during shift handoffs, and support quality patient care through proper charting and reporting.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates should be prepared to provide relevant certifications and demonstrate the ability to perform all outlined responsibilities.

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 #1331475. 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