Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,340 per week

Cross Country Allied; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Allied in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care on a 13-week assignment. The RT will cover 36 hours per week of 12-hour, night shifts, with start on 11/23/2026 and end 02/22/2027, performing ventilation management, patient education, and critical care support.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators, conducting chest physiotherapy and suctioning, and documenting patient responses while adhering to

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist Registered specialty.
• Professional licensure required to practice respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care and patient education.
• Monitor and manage ventilation and oxygen therapy.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and airway procedures.
• Document treatments and patient responses per policy.
• Adhere to BLS/ACLS guidelines during care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist Registered

Professional licensure

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Davenport, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Davenport, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. The respiratory therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, patient education, monitoring, treatment, and medically prescribed patient transport with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include managing invasive and non‑invasive ventilation, administering respiratory therapies, supporting emergency and procedural care, and documenting patient responses according to established policies.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Respiratory Therapist Registered specialty; professional licensure required to practice within the scope of respiratory therapy.
• Additional Information:
  • Evaluates patients, develops treatment recommendations, explains procedures and equipment, and provides discharge education.
  • Operates and monitors ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, nebulizers, and other respiratory equipment.
  • Performs chest physiotherapy, airway suctioning, oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function studies, arterial punctures, tracheostomy care, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal.
  • Performs 12‑lead electrocardiograms and basic arrhythmia recognition.
  • Assists with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory care procedures.
  • Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) guidelines.
  • Operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment and assists with equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Documents treatments, assessments, patient responses, test results, and shift‑to‑shift handoff information.
  • Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding treatment effectiveness and patient status.
  • Start date: 11/23/2026. Assignment end date: 02/22/2027.

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 #1349583. 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