Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Nashville, TN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,760/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a healthcare setting. This position requires supporting neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) transport and respiratory therapy teams. The role involves assisting with patient care within the NICU environment, leveraging specialized skills to ensure optimal outcomes for neonatal patients.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RT), Pediatric specialization, certification or license verification, professional registration, Ascension badge photo, Ascension profile, and three professional references. No specific minimum years of experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The position involves supporting NICU transport and respiratory therapy teams, requiring adherence to facility protocols, patient safety standards, and clinical best practices aligned with neonatal care.
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
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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.
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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