Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,940 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing intensive respiratory care, evaluating patients, and recommending treatment plans within the scope of professional license. The position requires comprehensive patient care, equipment operation, patient education, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure effective respiratory therapy services.

Job Details

• Position Description: Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory therapy and patient transport as prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, explaining procedures, and educating patients upon discharge.

• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen, aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.

• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, and routine review of chest x-rays.

• Performs 12-Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and basic arrhythmia recognition, as well as pulmonary function studies like NIF and VC.

• Assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, chest tube placement, and performs tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

• Performs arterial puncture, monitors ventilation efficiency, and records test results.

• Follows policies for laboratory testing, specimen handling, equipment use, and quality control.

• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.

• Responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring mechanical ventilation and ventilatory equipment, including self-testing and preventive maintenance.

• Records treatment data and patient responses, communicates treatment effectiveness with physicians, and maintains accurate respiratory therapy records.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), specialized training in pediatric respiratory care, relevant license, and 0 years of experience required.

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.

• Additional Information: No additional clinical or operational details beyond role responsibilities.

• 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 #1323842. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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