Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,255 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializing in Pediatric (PEDS) care located in Houston, Texas. This position involves providing respiratory therapy services in a high-acuity respiratory care unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves working night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (Registered)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) license; Critical care experience; Emergency room (ER) experience; EMR Skills in Meditech; No experience required
• Schedule: Night shift (schedule includes rotating weekends)
• Additional Information: No blocked scheduling, no holidays off; Unit features ventilators, Bipaps, oxygen therapy, blood draws, Vapotherm; Standard Respiratory Therapist scope of practice guidelines; Dress code requires pewter scrubs
• Typical procedures performed include ventilator operation, bronchoscopies, and blood draws. Candidates should possess the ability to prioritize and operate effectively under stressful conditions.

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 #1269122. 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