Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,165 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in West Burlington, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) - Night Shift, located in the healthcare setting. This role involves assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders across various age groups, including neonatal, infant, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The position requires providing high-quality respiratory care, supervising respiratory care students, and initiating therapeutic procedures.

Job Details

• Position Description: Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including supervision of respiratory care students. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. On-call required once every scheduling period. The position involves a weekend (Friday - Sunday) block schedule.
• Required Qualifications: Certification as a Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT RRT), relevant education and licensure verification, 1 year of experience in respiratory care, and previous Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience within the last 12 months.
• Additional Information: Some pediatric experience preferred. A minimum of 1 year of experience is required. The candidate may be asked to cover other shifts as needed, and a low census shift may be implemented per week depending on patient load.
• Submission Requirements: Professional reference and resume verification 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 #1298364. 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