Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,830 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) St. Louis, Missouri. The organization is seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy services, including ventilator support and treatment effectiveness evaluation, in accordance with physicians orders. Candidates must bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status with the National Board of Respiratory Care; current license in the State of Missouri; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (may obtain upon hire); Graduate from an accredited college program in Respiratory Care; ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills; ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree; prior Adult Intensive Care and Emergency Department care; Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Additional Information: Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians orders, determines the effectiveness of therapy, and provides ventilator support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation while maintaining life support equipment in intensive care units and other designated areas.

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 #1275225. 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