Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,315 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: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) opportunity in Chicago, Illinois. This local position involves night shifts working every other weekend in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role requires recent acute care Pediatric RRT experience with a focus on patient-centered critical care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) license, State of Illinois license (or ability to apply at time of offer), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU assignments, minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Critical Care RRT experience (PICU/NICU/CCU), recent acute care Pediatric RRT experience within the current year.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience, ability to work across NICU, PICU, CCU, and acute care floors.
- Additional Information: Orientation sessions are held every Monday. No IVS; candidates are directly scheduled with manager. Dress code is scrubs in any color, including kid-friendly options. The patient ratio is based on a points system. The EMR system is EPIC. Vaccination documentation for Flu and Covid, including doses and lot numbers, must be provided at submission; declinations are not accepted.
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 #1299496. 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