Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,085 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in West Burlington, Iowa.

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 Registered (RT PEDS) in West Burlington, Iowa. This position involves assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders across multiple age groups, including neonatal, infant, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The role requires overseeing all respiratory care modalities, initiating therapeutic procedures, maintaining patient records, and operating respiratory equipment. The selected candidate will work 12-hour night shifts, scheduling every other weekend, with on-call responsibilities once per scheduling period. Some pediatric experience and recent Epic electronic medical record familiarity are preferred.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) registration, relevant education, and 0 years of experience required.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior pediatric care experience, recent Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience within the last 12 months.
• Additional Information: A unit of mandatory low census coverage may be implemented per week depending on patient load. On-call responsibilities are required each scheduling period.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1286167. 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