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Job description
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: 11/02/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
nRespiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) located in a pediatric hospital setting. This role involves providing advanced respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and critically ill patients, particularly in NICU, PICU, and emergency pediatric departments. The position requires a highly skilled RT to support high-risk deliveries, mechanical ventilation management across patient sizes, and transport of critically ill children.
nJob Details:
nnCertifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, and STABLE are required.
nEducation & Experience: No minimum years of experience required; candidates should possess valid respiratory therapy credentials and pediatric-specific skills.
nLocation: Facility setting specializing in neonatal and pediatric patient care.
nSchedule: Nights shift with scheduled self-rotation every other weekend, one major holiday, and one minor holiday per schedule.
nRequired Qualifications: Must be able to attend all high-risk deliveries, set up mechanical ventilation for all sizes of NICU and PICU patients, and work in a Pediatric Emergency Department including intubations, arterial blood gas punctures, line draws, and inline inhaled nitric oxide procedures. Candidates should be able to work with pediatric respiratory equipment such as Draeger, Hamilton T1 and C1, HFJV, HFOV, iNO, Bubble, Vapotherm, vest, and cough assist.
nPreferred Qualifications: Ability to intubate all sizes of patients is a plus; experience with inhaled nitric oxide delivery on respiratory equipment is desirable.
nAdditional Information: Night shift involves self-scheduling, with excellent teamwork and mutual support among staff. The unit features modern equipment, a collaborative environment, and a focus on pediatric critical care.
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
nFree checking/direct deposit
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.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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