Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-quality pediatric respiratory care, including administering treatments, monitoring patient responses, and performing diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians. The position requires evaluating patient needs, educating patients and families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal respiratory therapy outcomes. The shift schedule is primarily during night hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid respiratory therapy certification, education in respiratory therapy, pediatric experience preferred, valid license to practice, 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric respiratory care experience, proficiency in ventilator management, ability to perform pulmonary function studies and diagnostic testing, familiarity with pediatric respiratory equipment
- Additional Information: The respiratory therapist will provide intensive respiratory care, operate ventilatory and diagnostic equipment, and support procedures such as bronchoscopies, chest tube placements, and tracheostomy care. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, participating in equipment maintenance, and adhering to all policies related to laboratory testing and respiratory procedures. The role demands effective communication with physicians and patients' families to ensure comprehension of treatments and care plans.
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
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1316586. 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.
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus