Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - Akron, OH

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 9, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,114 a week in all, a taxable rate of $23.52 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Akron, Ohio. This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients within the healthcare facility, including operating ventilatory equipment, performing airway procedures, and conducting diagnostic tests. The role emphasizes patient education, treatment evaluation, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure optimal respiratory health outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred; valid respiratory therapy license required.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Performs evaluation, treatment, and patient education related to respiratory therapy as prescribed by physicians.
• Operates ventilatory and aerosol equipment for invasive and non-invasive respiratory support, medication delivery, and oxygenation.
• Conducts chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oxygen and aerosol treatments, and performs routine chest x-ray reviews.
• Performs pulmonary function studies, arterial punctures, and monitors patient responses to therapies.
• Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Maintains detailed documentation of treatments, responses, and equipment operation.
• Ensures all respiratory therapy equipment is properly maintained and operated according to policy.
• Performs CPR in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care.
• Records all treatment and patient response data accurately and verifies billing entries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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