Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Wausau, WI
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,270/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves providing respiratory care services across all patient care areas of the hospital, including emergency department and general care units, with a focus on pediatric patients. The role requires a skilled and resilient professional to support critical care and emergency services during night shifts.
Job Details:
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with start times from 1830 to 0700, totaling 36 hours per week for 13 weeks starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/02/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Associates Degree, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted but must obtain RRT within one year, active Wisconsin license, proactive in pediatric experience for night shifts, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience, NICU experience highly preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required across various hospital units and other healthcare locations within the organization, with advance notice.
- Additional Information: Support includes ventilator management, patient assessment, emergency response including Rapid Response and Code Blue, and delivering basic and critical respiratory care to patients of all ages. Candidates must adhere to dress code policies, which include scrubs of any color, closed-toed shoes, no smoking or scents, and piercings per dress code policy. Applicants should be resilient, adaptable to change, and capable of managing a high-performance environment. During flu season, unvaccinated travelers are required to wear masks at all times.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
2 nurses found this helpful
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.
About Wausau, WI
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Wausau, WI here's what you should know:- Wausau's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Wausau has a predominantly white population with a growing Hispanic community.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being over 65.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wausau offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and national chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby natural areas.
Browse similar jobs
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Milwaukee, WI
- Care Career
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Mequon, WI
- Care Career
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
Respiratory Therapist
- Milwaukee, WI
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus