Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 10/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatrics (PEDS) in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting. This position involves providing advanced respiratory care for critically ill neonates, including premature infants and those requiring complex respiratory support and therapeutic cooling. The role demands a highly skilled professional with extensive experience managing high-acuity neonatal patients in a Level III NICU environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Respiratory Therapist license as required by the state; RRT credential preferred/required; BLS; NRP; 4 years of recent Level III NICU experience; strong experience caring for high-acuity and critically ill neonates; therapeutic cooling experience required; must be comfortable independently managing complex neonatal respiratory patients; previous travel experience preferred for traveler positions; minimum experience of 0 years
- Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications may be required based on facility policy
- Responsibilities: Provide advanced respiratory care to neonates, manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, assist with intubation and airway management, administer respiratory medications and oxygen therapy, participate in neonatal resuscitation and high-risk deliveries, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team. Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and document treatments thoroughly.
- Additional Information: The selected candidate will be expected to manage complex neonatal respiratory cases, including patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. The role requires handling emergencies swiftly and maintaining precise documentation.
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 #1311280. 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