Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,075 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a hospital setting. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients within a busy acute care environment, supporting critical care units, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective treatment. The role requires flexibility to work night shifts and may include rotation to day shifts when needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Associates or Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy, active MA Respiratory Therapist License, RRT certification, at least 2 years of experience working in one location, and 1 to 2 years of experience as a traveler. Must have ventilator experience in an acute care setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Certifications Required: RRT.
• Additional Information: The role involves working with equipment such as PB980 Ventilators and Hamilton T1 Transport Ventilators. The team is staffed with 5 Respiratory Therapists during the day, 5 in the evening, and 4 at night, with responsibilities in critical care units including micro units and med/surg floors. The electronic health record system in use is EPIC. Submission requires a professional resume, references, skills checklist, and candidate submission coversheet.

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 #1322384. 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