Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,045 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Richmond, Virginia.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The position requires a proactive approach to patient assessments and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal respiratory support.

Job Details:

• Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• End Date: 11/30/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in respiratory therapy, appropriate licensure, and educational credentials. No minimum years of experience specified, but a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is typical.
• Additional Information: Provides comprehensive respiratory care including ventilator management, patient assessment, procedures related to respiratory therapy, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, monitoring of oxygen and ventilation, arterial puncture, and assisting in emergency resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs routine review of chest x-rays, pulmonary function tests, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement. Maintains accurate documentation and communicates patient responses to therapy. Operations include setup, monitoring, and maintenance of ventilatory equipment, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

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 #1302243. 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

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• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus