Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,065 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 33 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A position for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is available in the Hackensack, New Jersey area. This role involves providing respiratory care therapy, ventilator management, and patient education in an ICU setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
• Schedule: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification; BLS - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); 1+ year of recent experience as a licensed RRT; ICU experience; previous ventilator management experience; ability to float to adult ICU areas, intermediate care, and basic intermediate care floor.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Holidays required, every other weekend required. This is a 13-week contract.

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 #1267178. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus