Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - Pediatric Critical Care - $2,990 per week

Cross Country Allied; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit / free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Descripción de la vacante

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a Pediatric Critical Care assignment in Chicago, IL. The role requires 40 hours per week with 10-hour evening shifts and a 13-week duration starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/14/2027.

Responsibilities include providing specialized respiratory care in PICU/NICU/CCU and acute care floors, with an IL RRT license and 2+ years of pediatric acute care experience preferred.

Formación

• BLS, PALS and NRP required (NICU assignments).
• IL RRT license required.
• Minimum 2+ years of acute care Pediatric RRT experience in PICU/NICU/CCU within the current year.
• Ability to work across NICU, CCU, PICU or acute care floors.
• Vaccination documentation for Flu and Covid with both doses and lot numbers.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialized respiratory care in PICU/NICU/CCU and acute care floors.
• Deliver care during evening 10-hour shifts.
• Collaborate with care team to monitor and adjust treatments.
• Maintain EPIC documentation and ensure patient safety.

Conocimientos

BLS

PALS

NRP

IL RRT license

Pediatric acute care

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Descripción del empleo

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) Pediatric Critical Care [Location]. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), and acute care floors within a healthcare organization. The role requires working evening shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, and working every other weekend.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) in Pediatric Critical Care
• Location: [Location] (within 50 miles of the facility)
• Shift Schedule: Evenings, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/14/2027
• Qualifications:
  • BLS, PALS, NRP (for NICU assignments), and IL RRT license are required
  • Minimum of 2+ years of recent acute care Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or Critical Care Unit (CCU) within the current year
  • Candidates must be able to work across at least two of the following areas: NICU, CCU, PICU, or acute care floors
  • FLU and Covid vaccination documentation with both doses and lot numbers must be submitted at the time of application; declinations are not accepted
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation sessions are held every Monday
  • No IVS process, straight to manager
  • Dress code is scrubs in any color, including kid-friendly options
  • Staffing ratio is based on a points system
  • EMR system used is EPIC
  • Local rates apply for shifts within 50 miles of the facility, with a noted differential

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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1335532. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.