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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) Location: Unknown. This position involves providing advanced respiratory care for pediatric patients within a dedicated ICU, NICU, and Emergency Care environment. The role requires proficiency in managing ventilators, Bipaps, Heated High Flow units, and assisting with invasive procedures, supporting a high-acuity patient population.
Job Details
- Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) PEDS specialty, with certification in Registered Respiratory Therapy.
- Location: Unknown.
- Shift: 12-hour shifts, Days from 6am to 6:30pm, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Start Date: October 5, 2026.
- End Date: January 4, 2027.
- Required Qualifications: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials, ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP certifications, NICU Level 3 skills, and acute care experience in Med Surg, Emergency Room, and ICU settings. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing Bipaps, ventilators, and heated high flow units; assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies; proficient in EMR charting; independent and self-motivated personality willing to work in a Level 3 NICU environment; adaptable to higher acuity patient loads.
- Additional Information: The unit features new state-of-the-art equipment and technology, a cohesive veteran staff, a supportive physician team, and a family-oriented work environment. Dress code includes specified scrub colors, with policies and guidelines available for review.
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 #1306904. 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