Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,675 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A respiratory therapist registered (RT PEDS) position is available in Reston, Virginia. This role involves working in a respiratory therapy unit, providing critical care services to adult and pediatric patients, including NICU. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position starts on July 27, 2026, and involves night shifts.

Job Details:

• Location: Reston, VA
• Shift Schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, nights or days per staffing needs
• Required Qualifications: State of Virginia license, Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications, 2 years hospital experience in full-time critical care for adults, NICU experience preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: Ventilator management experience, emergency airway care, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow therapy, standard aerosolized medication knowledge, arterial punctures, A-lines, ability to work well in small team settings, flexibility with assignments, 12-lead EKG skills, and compassionate patient care focus, with advanced skills like High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) and trauma patient care preferred
• Additional Information:
  • Experience with ventilator management and emergency airway procedures required
  • Familiarity with Meditech Expanse electronic medical record system
  • Work in a unit equipped with Servo I, Servo U ventilators, 980 vents, Radiometer ABG analyzers, V60 & Hamilton C1 BiPAP, Resmed Aircurve 10 CPAP at a facility with modern, well-maintained equipment
  • Patient ratios of approximately 20-30 procedures per respiratory care professional during a 12-hour shift
  • Float policy allows working across all areas, excluding charge duty
  • Close-knit team with many years of collaboration, recent NICU service expansion, and ongoing trauma service growth

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 #1280142. 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

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