Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,740 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) position is located in Palo Alto, California. This role involves providing respiratory therapy in a specialized pediatric intensive care environment, specifically within level 4 and 5 neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) certification, current license, experience in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units with recent (last 6 months) PEDS ICU experience, and general qualifications including relevant education and experience requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with level 4 and 5 NICU/PICU units.
• Float: Float rotation may not be required.
• Additional Information: The position requires recent pediatric intensive care experience, specifically in NICU/PICU settings, and is focused on pediatric respiratory therapy.

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

Posted Date: 2026-06-20

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1247414. 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