Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,180 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (Registered) - San Francisco, CA. This position involves performing therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures for patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities. The role requires exercising sound judgment, developing clinical skills to provide input to the patient's plan of care, and ensuring timely treatment and assessment. All adult services including emergency room, respiratory therapy, and ICU will be part of the responsibilities.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 3 x 12 night shifts, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid California State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) certification in Respiratory Therapy (RRT), BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in adult critical care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience, community hospital experience, and tube/bypass skills.
• Additional Information: The selected candidate will support interdisciplinary respiratory services, manage various respiratory procedures, and work with adult and geriatric patient populations in a high-acuity setting. Candidates should have experience with charting systems such as Epic and demonstrate competencies in arterial punctures, intubation assist, mechanical ventilation, and emergency respiratory care procedures.

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 #1283979. 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