Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Nashville, TN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT) PEDS NICU, location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The ideal candidate will manage high-acuity and critically ill neonates, including premature infants requiring advanced respiratory support and therapeutic cooling.

Job Details

• Position Description: NICU Respiratory Therapist (RT) Level III providing specialized respiratory care to critically ill neonates, including premature and extremely low-birth-weight infants. Responsibilities include managing invasive and non-invasive ventilation, administering respiratory medications, assisting with intubation, and participating in neonatal resuscitation and high-risk deliveries.
• Certifications: Active Respiratory Therapist license as required by the state, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT RRT) credential preferred/required, BLS, NRP. Additional certifications may be required based on facility policy.
• Education Requirements: Relevant licensure and certification.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum 3-4 years of recent Level III NICU experience, strong experience with high-acuity neonates, therapeutic cooling, advanced mechanical ventilation, neonatal resuscitation, and managing critically ill neonates. Previous travel experience is preferred for traveler positions.
• Shift Details: Nights shift, 12 hours shift time, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 09/27/2026
• End Date: 12/26/2026
• Additional Information: Candidates should have hands-on experience with advanced mechanical ventilation, neonatal resuscitation, and therapeutic cooling patients. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, collaborating with neonatologists and NICU nurses, and documenting treatments.

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