Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - $3,100 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

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 job in Providence, Rhode Island, to provide respiratory care in the neonatal ICU on a night shift.

This 13-week assignment includes 36 hours per week across four 12-hour shifts, with weekend rotation. Requires NBRC RRT, RI license or compact, BLS/NRP/ACLS, and NICU experience. The role offers private housing or housing allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• RRT credential through the NBRC.
• Rhode Island license or compact-eligible.
• BLS, NRP and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum NICU respiratory care experience, 12+ years.
• Epic EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonatal ICU patients on night shifts.
• Work four 12-hour night shifts weekly with 36 hours.
• Participation in weekend rotation as required.
• Travel assignment with potential extension.

Skills

NICU experience

Epic EMR experience

Education

RRT credential NBRC

Rhode Island license or compact-eligible

BLS

NRP

ACLS

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Providence, Rhode Island.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Providence, Rhode Island.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist, RT PEDS, Providence, RI. The position provides respiratory care for neonatal intensive care unit patients on a night shift schedule. This is a 13-week travel assignment with potential for extension and required weekend rotation.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM‑7:30 AM, four 12‑hour shifts per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend rotation required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care; Certified Respiratory Therapist credentials are not accepted.
  • Active Rhode Island respiratory therapy license or compact‑eligible license.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
  • Recent neonatal intensive care unit respiratory experience, with a minimum of 12 years required.
  • Epic electronic medical record experience.
• Additional Information:
  • 13‑week travel assignment with potential for extension.
  • Submission requires a resume, respiratory therapy license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, current Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, and two clinical references.
  • Applications missing neonatal intensive care unit experience, Epic experience, or current required certifications will not be reviewed.

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1346150. 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