Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,050 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Edison, New Jersey, location is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a clinical assignment in respiratory therapy. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing all aspects of respiratory care, including education, treatment, management, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Registered (RT)
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 06/21/2026
• Address: Edison, New Jersey, United States
• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy; current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license; BLS - AHA; ACLS; PALS; current and valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Additional Information: The role involves providing respiratory care under medical direction, assisting with intubation and ventilator management, gathering patient information, developing rapport with patients and team members, documenting education provided, and adhering to organizational standards of behavior. Lifting, pushing, and pulling a minimum of 5 pounds and standing at least 1 hour daily are required. Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors is expected.

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 #1276285. 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