Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,670 per week

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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) position in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves working the night shift every other weekend and holiday, with flexibility required for Basic Life Support (BLS) scheduling. The position offers an opportunity to provide critical respiratory care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Details:

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS)
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/24/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in respiratory therapy, current BLS certification, valid respiratory therapist license, no minimum experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with pediatric patients, flexibility with scheduling, ability to work every other weekend and holiday, BLS certification flexibility with scheduling is a must, no block schedules
• Additional Information: Night shift works every other weekend, every other holiday. A flexible BLS schedule is required to accommodate operational needs.

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 #1297498. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus