Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,330 per week

Cross Country Allied; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

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 assignment in Fargo, North Dakota. The role focuses on cardiopulmonary assessment, therapeutic interventions, and patient education within a fast-paced acute care setting.

The position involves ventilator management, airway procedures, and collaboration with ICU teams, including transport and emergency response responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Experience in Level I trauma and ICU settings.
• RRT and CRT NBRC certifications and BLS certification.
• ND respiratory therapy license or willingness to apply within 72 hours of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Respiratory therapy assessments and protocols.
• Ventilator and noninvasive ventilation (NIV) management.
• Arterial blood gas analysis and arterial punctures.
• Assistance with intubations and bedside tracheostomy placement.
• ICU rounds and intrahospital patient transport coordination.

Education

NBRC RRT certification

NBRC CRT certification

BLS certification

North Dakota license or willingness to apply within 72 hours

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fargo, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fargo, North Dakota.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Fargo, North Dakota. This position provides respiratory therapy assessment, therapeutic intervention, and patient education for individuals with cardiopulmonary disorders and related complications. The role supports acute care teams through ventilator management, airway procedures, emergency response, critical care collaboration, and patient transport in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience; experience in a Level I trauma setting and intensive care unit (ICU) required; experience in a healthcare facility with more than 300 beds required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); North Dakota respiratory therapy license or willingness to apply within 72 hours of acceptance.
• Preferred Qualifications: Emergency room experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); ability to support adult/neonatal intensive care unit or adult/pediatric intensive care unit rotations.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, including every other weekend and holiday.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include respiratory therapy assessments and protocols, arterial punctures and blood gas analysis, ventilator and noninvasive ventilation (NIV) management, medication delivery, airway clearance, assistance with intubations and bedside tracheostomy placement, bedside bronchoscopy assistance, tracheostomy changes and decannulation, extubations, emergency response teams, intensive care unit (ICU) rounds, and intrahospital patient transport. The role requires independent and collaborative practice, adaptability to changes in patient condition, effective communication with the healthcare team, and participation in laboratory orientation and preceptor shifts.

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 #1341800. 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