Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,825 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializing in Pediatric care is sought for a position in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This role involves providing direct respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations in a facility recognized for high standards of safety and certification. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric specialty
• Shift: Nights, 1800-0630
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Required Qualifications: RRT license; BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA only; 4 or more years of experience in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations; critical care experience; experience with EPIC electronic medical records; able to work nights and adhere to the orientation schedule, which requires availability on day shift for one week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Not specified
• Additional Information: Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring availability for the entire week for orientation; performs direct patient care according to physicians orders; consults with physicians on therapy effectiveness; acts as an advanced resource for respiratory care.

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 #1277535. 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