Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Peds - $2,460 per week

Cross Country Allied; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; 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 Respiratory Therapist in Fargo, North Dakota for a 13-week assignment starting 11/16/2026.

The role requires 36 hours per week on 12-hour nights, with every other weekend/holiday coverage, and NICU/PICU/Adult floor experience. Travel benefits include private housing or housing allowance and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience including NICU, PICU and adult general-floor settings.
• RRT or CRT credential through NBRC; BLS, PALS, NRP required.
• North Dakota license or willingness to obtain within 72 hours of offer.
• Level IV NICU experience with HFV, nitric oxide, and high-risk deliveries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respiratory therapy assessments and protocols.
• Arterial punctures and blood gas analysis; ventilator management.
• Airway clearance and medication delivery; assist with intubations and tracheostomy care.
• Extubations, emergency response and ICU rounds; intrahospital transport.
• Care for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

RRT credential

RT experience

NICU experience

PICU experience

BLS

PALS

NRP

ND license

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, RT PEDS. This position provides respiratory assessment, therapeutic intervention, ventilator management, airway care, emergency response, and patient education for individuals with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role supports neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience, including specialized experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and adult general-floor settings; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); North Dakota respiratory therapy license or willingness to obtain the license within 72 hours of offer acceptance; level IV NICU experience with high-frequency ventilation, including jet ventilation and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), nitric oxide, high-risk deliveries, and care for infants born at 22 weeks gestation or later.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; experience with both neonatal and pediatric patients, with adult respiratory therapy experience also beneficial.
• 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 management, medication delivery, airway clearance, assistance with intubations, tracheostomy changes and decannulation, extubations, emergency response, intensive care unit rounds, intrahospital patient transport, and high-risk deliveries. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, respond effectively to rapid changes in patient condition, communicate with the healthcare team, and participate in orientation and preceptor training.

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 #1341802. 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