Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,085 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This position involves providing advanced respiratory care in a clinical setting, with responsibilities including airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other respiratory procedures. The role requires independent functioning and serving as a resource for other staff members in the department.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program; Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures; Ability to document clinical information; Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and staff; Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Preferred Qualifications: N/A
• Additional Information: May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures such as UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABG analysis, blood glucose monitoring, and others as deemed necessary by medical protocols. May work with ECMO to manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support. Responsibilities include ventilator care, patient transport, and responding to clinical needs. May be required to be on-call on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 #1283785. 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