Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Peds NICU - $2,225 per week

Cross Country Allied; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance with Rx

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 role in Edmonds, Washington. This night-shift position involves pediatric respiratory care, including care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation in a Level II NICU, with NICU experience preferred.

The position requires 1 year of experience, RRT certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a compact license. No call; weekend coverage and holiday requirements apply; 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• RRT certification required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Community hospital experience preferred.
• Compact license in hand at submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult and pediatric respiratory care, including extubation and airway management.
• Assist with intubation and airway placement; manage suctioning and tracheostomy care.
• Provide BiPAP/CPAP support and manage ventilator weaning.
• Support neonatal care in NICU setting; respond to respiratory emergencies.

Skills

Night shift experience

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Tools

Electronic charting system

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Edmonds, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Edmonds, Washington.

• 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 night-shift position provides respiratory care in a pediatric setting, including support for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and airway management. The role includes work in a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), although Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience is preferred rather than required.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; community hospital experience; valid compact license in hand at submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience and electronic charting system experience.
• Schedule: Night shift from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Provide adult and pediatric respiratory care, including extubation, intubation assistance, airway placement and suctioning, tracheostomy care and management, sputum specimen collection, bag-mask ventilation, endotracheal tube management, high-flow nasal cannula support, T-piece and tracheostomy collar use, bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Additional Information: No call is required. Weekend coverage is required. The position supports a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and does not float to other campuses. Three of five designated holidays may be required: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.

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 #1340645. 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