Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,730 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory TherapistRespiratory Therapist Registered provides respiratory care for adult critical care and pediatric patients in a hospital-based setting. The role supports patients with complex respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, asthma, heart failure, cardiovascular intensive care needs, neurological conditions, and ventilator dependence.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of adult critical care experience; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; proficiency with oxygen therapy, aerosol and metered-dose inhaler treatments, ventilator management, tracheostomy care, suctioning, positive expiratory pressure therapy, and arterial blood gas procedures; willingness to learn pediatric respiratory care.
• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Patient care may include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, transplant patients, cardiovascular intensive care, cystic fibrosis, asthma, heart failure, left ventricular assist device patients, neurological conditions, home ventilator patients, and pediatric patients. Patient assignments vary, with intensive care assignments generally capped at six ventilated patients. Weekend rotation includes four weekend shifts per month, and holiday coverage may be required. Respiratory care responsibilities include managing bilevel positive airway pressure, high-flow oxygen, nitric oxide, and advanced ventilator support.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1341012. 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 Allied

You 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus