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Job description
Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.
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, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nRespiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) in a pediatric critical care setting. This role involves providing specialized respiratory therapy services in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The position is full-time, night shift, with a weekly schedule of 36 hours. The ideal candidate will have prior pediatric acute care experience and possess current IL Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
nJob Details
nnLocation: Local rate is within 50 miles from the facility and requires a minimum of 2+ years of Pediatric Critical Care (PICU/NICU/CCU) experience. Recent acute care Pediatric RRT experience within the current year is mandatory.
nSpecialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
nSchedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, working every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
nRequired Qualifications: Valid Illinois Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license; BLS, PALS, NRP (for NICU assignments), and Illinois RRT license required; prior travel experience is required; at least 2 years of pediatric acute care RRT experience in PICU/NICU; recent ICU Pediatric RRT experience within the past year.
nAdditional Information: Must have flu and COVID-19 vaccination documentation with both doses and lot numbers in the packet at time of submission; orientation sessions are held every Monday; candidates will complete a skills checklist during IVS to assess fit; dress code is scrubs of any color, including kid-friendly options; EMR system is EPIC.
nFloat: Float rotation may be required.
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
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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