Travel Pediatrics Respiratory Therapist - $2,125 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Wyandotte, Michigan.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 11/02/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, eveningsEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics (RT PEDS) Wyandotte. This position involves providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport within the facility under minimal supervision. The role includes evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, educating patients upon discharge, and operating various ventilatory and oxygen devices to deliver prescribed therapies. Job Details: Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: 1 year of experience required in respiratory therapy, with certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT). Must have ACLS certification and a Michigan license before hire. Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week. Responsibilities include operating ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), performing chest physiotherapy, suctioning, monitoring with oximetry and capnography, reviewing chest x-rays, performing 12-Lead EKGs, pulmonary function studies, assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy, and performing tracheostomy care. Performs arterial puncture and monitors ventilation efficiency, records treatments and patient responses, maintains equipment, and communicates effectively during shift handoffs. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots ventilatory equipment, assists with preventative maintenance, and ensures accurate documentation and billing. Must be trained and proficient in performing procedures such as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes, chest tube placement, and managing tracheostomy care. Performs laboratory testing, specimen handling, quality controls, and reporting according to hospital policies. 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 #1332980. 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 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