Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $3,450 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICUDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 10/26/2026Duration: 12 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hoursEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary Respiratory Therapist in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located in Minnesota. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care under medical supervision across multiple hospitals, with a focus on neonatal care. Job Details Location: The organization requires Respiratory Therapists to be willing to float between three hospitals: Children's Minnesota at Chicago Ave, Minneapolis; Children's Minnesota at Smith Ave, St. Paul; and Allina Mercy at Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids. Position Description: Title: NICU Respiratory Therapist. Responsibilities include performing specific respiratory care duties under medical supervision. Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current licensure with State of Minnesota as a Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, and Level 4 NICU experience. Schedule: Rotating shifts of 12 hours, including 2 straight days and 2 straight nights per week, totaling 48 hours weekly. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience. Start Date: 10/26/2026 End Date: 01/16/2027 Certifications: Current BLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC credentials required. Additional Information: The assignment is 12 weeks long, with the healthcare professional performing respiratory duties in neonatal intensive care units. The role involves working with Cerner electronic medical records system. 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 #1328236. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RT PEDS Respiratory Therapist.About Cross Country AlliedYou 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.Benefits401k retirement planReferral bonus