Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,675 per week

Cross Country Allied; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a pediatrics-focused travel assignment in Savannah, GA. The role centers on NICU respiratory care, vent management, heliox therapy, and neonatal ventilation in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment.

The ideal candidate holds an RRT with at least 1 year in NICU/PICU, current PALS certification, and a valid RT credential. Schedule features 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours weekly, with travel benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT).
• At least 1 year NICU/PICU critical care experience.
• Current PALS certification. Education: valid RT credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapies, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, on a 12‑hour night shift with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Independently admit and manage ventilated patients in the NICU.
• Set up and administer heliox therapy.
• Utilize neonatal respiratory equipment such as Bubble CPAP and high-frequency ventilators.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Pediatric NICU experience

Ventilator management

RT credentials

Education

RRT credential

PALS certification

Tools

Servo U ventilator

Bubble CPAP

High-frequency ventilators

Nitric Oxide

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Savannah, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Savannah, GA. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role requires managing vented patients, administering heliox therapy, and utilizing advanced neonatal ventilation techniques in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Provide respiratory therapies, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, on a 12-hour night shift with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certification as a Respiratory Therapist Registered, at least 1 year of Neonatal or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) critical care experience, and current PALS certification. Education requirements include a valid Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Independently admit and manage ventilated patients, set up and administer heliox therapy, and utilize neonatal respiratory equipment such as Bubble CPAP and high-frequency ventilators. Maintain unit-specific policies and guidelines, and demonstrate proficiency with equipment such as Servo U ventilator, Heliox therapy, and Nitric Oxide administration.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced neonatal ventilation techniques and familiarity with non-invasive ventilation strategies including BiPAP and CPAP.

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 #1305128. 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