Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,945 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Gulfport, MS
This position involves providing quality respiratory patient care within a healthcare facility. The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate patients, administer treatments, operate ventilatory equipment, and assist with various clinical procedures, ensuring optimal respiratory function and patient education.

Job Details

• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Education Requirements: Valid licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location Requirements: Must be currently licensed and available to work in Gulfport, MS
• Years of Experience: 0 years
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Responsibilities include providing intensive respiratory care, operating ventilatory and aerosol equipment, performing chest physiotherapy, suctioning, monitoring via oximetry and capnography, interpreting chest x-rays, performing pulmonary function tests, assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest Tube placement, managing tracheostomy care, arterial punctures, and participating in emergency procedures following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Additional responsibilities involve equipment maintenance, documenting treatments and patient responses, communicating with physicians, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

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 #1339067. 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