Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,150 per week

Cross Country Allied; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Competitive salaries

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is looking for a Respiratory Therapist specializing in pediatrics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves delivering quality patient care, performing therapies, and monitoring patients. Ideal candidates must possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license and necessary qualifications such as BLS and ACLS certifications.

This travel position offers various benefits including private housing options, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries. Join a dedicated team that values high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist Registered).
• Ability to perform respiratory therapy duties according to professional license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Performing routine ventilatory treatments using invasive and non-invasive equipment.
• Conducting oximetry and capnography monitoring.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The respiratory therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory services and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of the professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, performing physician‑prescribed therapies, monitoring cardiopulmonary status, and documenting care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/06/2026 (also listed 06/29/2026 – please confirm)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule

• Nights, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week minimum.
• Start Date: 06/29/2026

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist Registered)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Ability to perform the described respiratory therapy duties within the scope of the professional license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans; explaining treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and providing necessary education upon discharge.
• Performing routine ventilatory treatments using invasive and non‑invasive ventilatory equipment and oxygen/aerosol devices; providing chest physiotherapy; performing suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
• Conducting oximetry and capnography monitoring; reviewing chest x‑rays to support further evaluation needs.
• Performing 12‑Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition; performing pulmonary function studies as applicable.
• Assisting with respiratory care procedures as prescribed (including bronchoscopy and related respiratory interventions); performing chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Performing tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non‑emergent); performing arterial puncture per policy.
• Recording and documenting respiratory care treatment information and patient response according to policy; communicating with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency; completing shift‑to‑shift handoff communication during walking rounds.
• Maintaining accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry, verification, and correction of errors.
• Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) guidelines.

Benefits

• 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

Compensation

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered. Job ID #1273189.