Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wausau, WI
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 13-week contract opportunity offers a night shift schedule with 12-hour hours, starting on August 24, 2026. The role involves providing respiratory care support across various hospital units, including emergency and general care services, with a focus on pediatric and NICU patient populations.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, WI
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours (1830-0700), minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Wisconsin license; Associates Degree; 3+ years of experience including pediatric and NICU expertise; NBRC RRT (must obtain RRT within one year) or NBRC CRT; BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications; previous travel experience; Charting and equipment proficiency with V60 BIPAP, Hamilton G5 and C1, ISTAT, documentation in EPIC.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Respiratory Therapy supports all patient care areas of the hospital, including Emergency Department and general care units. May support other Central Aspire locations with advance notice.
• Additional Information: The role involves providing emergency services for Rapid Response and CodeBlue, performing basic respiratory care, critical care, ventilator management, and patient assessment across all age groups. Dress code requires closed-toed shoes and scrubs in any color; no smoking or scent on uniforms; piercings per dress code policy. GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation; travelers are guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays when units may be closed. Traveler may be on call for unbillable low census hours, and callback pay applies if called back to the facility. During flu season, unvaccinated travelers must wear masks at all times, with no exceptions.

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