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Cross Country Allied

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $1,610 per week

louisville, KY

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Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: 10/19/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

nRespiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a hospital setting. This position involves providing respiratory care to pediatric patients with various respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, respiratory failure, burns, strokes, and traumas. The role requires flexibility to float throughout different hospital departments, and candidates with pediatric critical care experience are preferred.

nJob Details:

nnSchedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.

nRequired Qualifications: Valid state license; BLS and ACLS certifications are required, NRP preferred; RRT certification is preferred but CRT will be considered with manager approval; diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; 1 year of experience in adult critical care or pediatric respiratory care.

nPreferred Qualifications: Experience with Level I Trauma; familiarity with adult critical care procedures such as inhaled epoprostenol, intubation assist, bedside bronchoscopy/tracheostomy assist, oxygen therapy, high flow oxygen therapy, aerosol treatment via SVN/aerogen/MDI, ABGs; pediatric respiratory care experience preferred.

nFloat: Float rotation may be required throughout the hospital.

nAdditional Information: Orientation begins with a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) session on Day 1, followed by additional training on Days 2-5 depending on comfort level. The schedule is posted 4 weeks in advance and includes holiday shifts. Scrub color is Ceil Blue with black bottoms; free parking is available.

n nBenefits

nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance

nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage

nCompetitive salaries

nReferral bonuses

nTravel reimbursement

n401(k) retirement plan

nDirect deposit/free checking

nUnlimited free CE credits

n Cross Country Allied Job ID # . 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

Worksite address

louisville, KY, 40201, US

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