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Job description
Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
nRespiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position in a Level II children's hospital with a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role involves providing respiratory support for neonatal and pediatric patients, including managing vents, trachs, g-tubes, NG/OG feeds, NCPAP, UAC/UVC lines, PICC lines, medication administration, and care planning. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and experience caring for high-risk and surgical pediatric patients.
nJob Details:
nnShift: 12-hour shifts, from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM or 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM
nSchedule: 36 hours per week
nStart Date: 10/19/2026
nEnd Date: 01/16/2027
nRequired Qualifications: Valid Washington state license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), minimum of 2 years of experience working in Level III-IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units, experience with respiratory support for vents, trachs (highly preferred but not required), G-tubes, NG/OG, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, and care plans.
nPreferred Qualifications: Experience caring for surgical patients and those with Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
nAdditional Information: The NICU is part of a Pediatric Hospital attached to an adult hospital, offering private rooms and an overflow nursery for feeders/growers. Float coverage may occasionally include emergency room sitters, though rarely. Note that block scheduling is possible but not guaranteed.
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.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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