Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics (RT PEDS) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position involves providing respiratory care exclusively for pediatric patients within a dedicated childrens hospital setting. The role requires working during night shifts, with a strong focus on delivering specialized pediatric respiratory support.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience within pediatric units in the past five years, valid licensure and certifications including BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, and appropriate licensure.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ED, ICU, or pediatric intensive care units, ventilator management (IPPV/NIPPV), and familiarity with electronic medical records such as EPIC.
Float: LCH respiratory therapy staff will not be floated to other facilities due to the specialized nature of the role.
Orientation: Total of 3 days of onboarding, including facility and unit orientation, equipment training, and a walkthrough.
Support within Department: Respiratory leadership available to assist clinicians.
Technology/Equipment: Ventilators (IPPV/NIPPV) and other department-specific equipment, to be discussed during the interview.
Additional Information: Applicants with experience working in multiple intensive care units will have designated orientation days for each unit. Candidates must have at least two years of Pediatric respiratory therapy experience in the recent past and demonstrate proficiency with ventilator management and pediatric-specific respiratory care.
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 #1287908. 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
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Charlotte, NC
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Medicineunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
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