Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,870 per week

Cross Country Allied; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Springfield, Illinois, starting 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks. Schedule is 3x12 night shifts (1800-0630) totaling 36 hours per week in a Level I trauma center setting with pediatric and adult patients.

Requirements include BLS and RRT, at least 1 year of adult critical care or ED experience, and active Illinois license. Cerner experience is preferred; travel benefits include housing options, health insurance,

Qualifications

• BLS and RRT required, with minimum 1 year of experience in adult critical care or emergency department settings.
• Active Illinois license required.

Responsibilities

• Airway management including endotracheal tube placement, suctioning, extubation, and intubation assist.
• Administer oxygen therapy using bag and mask, high flow nasal cannula, and ventilators.
• Manage mechanical ventilation including BiPAP/CPAP; troubleshoot alarms; wean from ventilation.
• Utilize Cerner charting system; work in adult ICU and ED with bedside bronchoscopy.

Skills

BLS

RRT

Critical care

Illinois license

1 year experience

Education

Active license required

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Springfield, Illinois.

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 (RT PEDS) in a Level I trauma center setting. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients in an acute care hospital environment, with a focus on critical care and emergency department procedures during night shifts.

Job Details:

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: BLS and RRT required, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in adult critical care or emergency department settings. Active Illinois license required.
• Schedule: 3x12 Night shifts (1800-0630) with at least 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Perform airway management including endotracheal tube placement, suctioning, extubation, and intubation assist; administer oxygen therapy using devices like bag and mask, high flow nasal cannula, and ventilators; manage mechanical ventilation including BiPAP and CPAP, troubleshoot alarms, and wean from ventilation; utilize Cerner charting system; work within adult critical care and emergency department settings with bedside bronchoscopies.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma level I or II hospital settings, certification in airway management devices, and familiarity with Cerner.
• Additional Information: Open to first-time travelers, flexible with schedule requests, and requires active Illinois license before beginning. Candidate must complete orientation modules prior to start and be available to work holidays as required.

Benefits:

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent 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 #1319118. 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