Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - PEDS - $2,070 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 11/16/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Location: Childrens Acute Care Hospital. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients, including those in the NICU and PICU, within a Level 1 trauma facility. The role requires coordinating care for neonates, infants, adolescents, and adults with a focus on pediatric critical care environments. Job Details Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT, and required to have NICU and/or PICU experience. Education: Must hold appropriate respiratory therapy certification and license for the state. Location Requirements: Candidates must be locally accepted or have pending license approval. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in pediatric respiratory care required; 0 years minimum experience. Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Responsibilities include assisting in high-risk deliveries, managing aerosol treatments, intubation assistance, ventilator troubleshooting, and providing support for pediatric critical care patients. Certifications not required at time of submittal unless otherwise noted in the job description. License Information: MO license acceptable without issuance; IL license required at the time of submittal; compact license must match permanent residence. RTO (Request for Time Off): Max of 7 days of RTO; no RTO allowed the first week of an assignment; all RTO must be finalized at submission. Floating: Float rotation may be required. Additional unit details include daily census of 320, interdisciplinary support, and specialized equipment including servo ventilator, nitric oxide, and HFO. 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 #1327423. 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