Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - PEDS NICU - $2,365 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Reno, Nevada.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1337418. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus