Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU/PICU - $2,555 per week

About the role

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) for a 13‑week assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position involves providing respiratory care for pediatric patients within a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), including ventilator management, intubations, and treatments. The role supports a dynamic pediatric healthcare environment with 12‑hour day shifts and scheduled weekend/holiday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory care for pediatric patients across critical care units
• Perform ventilator management, intubations, and extubations
• Conduct suctioning and administer respiratory treatments
• Provide care in a 24‑bed pediatric cardiac ICU, 24‑bed pediatric medical ICU, 24‑bed pediatric surgical ICU, and a 70‑bed Level IV NICU
• Float primarily between PICU and NICU, with potential assignments to general acute care units, emergency department, and other pediatric units

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Therapist license
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate Degree or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy
• Influenza vaccination required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 0 years experience required; 3–5 years pediatric critical care or NICU experience preferred
• Proficiency with ventilators: Servo i, Servo u, Astral, Trilogy, and oscillators
• Knowledge of invasive and non‑invasive ventilation modalities
• Epic Clinical Documentation (Clin Doc) charting experience preferred

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: 12‑hour days, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
• Weekly hours: 36 (three 12‑hour shifts)
• Weekend and holiday rotations required
• Assignment dates: 11/09/2026 – 02/06/2027 (13 weeks)
• Interviews conducted Monday–Friday via Manager Phone or MSP
• Dress code: professional scrubs; small nose stud permitted, other visible piercings not allowed

Benefits

• 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 continuing education credits

Pay

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Job ID: 1337649