Registered Respiratory Therapist - PEDS NICU
Reno, NV
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,365/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a healthcare organization This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to neonatal and adult patients within critical care environments. The position requires experienced practitioners capable of managing complex neonatal and adult respiratory conditions, including ventilation support and neonatal intubation.
Job Details
- Location: Days shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/13/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP; RRT credentials; ABG License; over 3 years of level 3 NICU experience with competency in high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, heliox, neonatal intubation, ventilator management, bubble CPAP, heated high flow, neonatal arterial puncture, and delivery attendance; NICU transport experience.
- Additional Requirements: Candidates must have NICU experience and be able to float across all adult critical care and neonatal critical care areas. The candidate must live at least 100 miles away from the facility and be scheduled for on-call duties as needed.
- Responsibilities include administering respiratory care by physician prescription, evaluating cardiopulmonary function through tests and data analysis, managing ventilatory support, and providing education and rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with the organization 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
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 Reno, NV
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Reno, NV here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 89°F and lows of 56°F, winter average highs of 47°F and lows of 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the tourism and travel nurse demand.
- Car-friendly city with public transportation options available, including buses and shuttles.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert environment.
- Reno has a large population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of high-quality restaurants, breweries, and nightclubs.
- Museums like the National Automobile Museum.
- Outdoor activities include biking, hiking, and easy access to Lake Tahoe for skiing and other outdoor adventures.
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