Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,125 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbia, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (Registered) in Columbia, Maryland. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care for adult and neonatal patients, including ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, and aerosolized medication administration. Candidates must bring their Maryland license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

• Address: Columbia, Maryland
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program, Maryland license, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, CPR certification via American Heart Association (AHA), and at least 2 years of critical care experience including neonatal intensive care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilator management, arterial blood gases, CPAP/BIPAP, oxygen therapy, CPT, aerosolized medications, CPR/code team participation, and computerized documentation.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have NICU experience and previous employment in any capacity within Johns Hopkins facilities must be noted on the coversheet and work history for rehire verification. If previously employed as staff, PRN, or in a perm role, candidates must be gone for at least 1 year before applying as a traveler.

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 #1268061. 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