Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lafayette, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializing in Pediatric (PEDS) care is needed in a healthcare facility located in Lafayette, Indiana. This role involves providing advanced respiratory support and management to pediatric patients within a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting. The position offers an opportunity to work with a skilled team in a state-of-the-art hospital environment.
Job Details:
- Location: 1701 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Discipline: Respiratory Therapy (RT)
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Qualifications: Must have Registered Respiratory Therapy credentials, ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP, Level 3-unit NICU skills, and acute care experience in Med Surg, Emergency Room, and Intensive Care Unit settings.
- Experience: Minimum of 0 years required, with 3.0 years of experience preferred.
- Patient Care: Manage ventilators, Bipaps, Heated High Flow units, assist with intubations, bedside bronchs, and proficient electronic medical record charting.
- Additional Information: Candidates should demonstrate independence, self-motivation, and a willingness to support higher acuity patients in a Level 3 NICU environment. The unit benefits from new equipment, long-term experienced staff, a cohesive team environment, and a progressive physician group.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-04
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1262677. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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