Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,085 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This position requires demonstrating advanced knowledge in respiratory care and patient management within a healthcare facility. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, airway management, and working with specialized procedures and equipment, including ventilators and ECMO.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures; effective communication skills; valid North Carolina state license or eligibility for licensure; at least one of the following certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for airway management, mechanical ventilator care, oxygen and aerosol therapy, specimen collection, advanced procedures such as arterial blood gas analysis, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, and patient transport, including neonatal and pediatric transports if working with Carolina Air Care. The role may also involve ECMO management and working on-call during nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 #1283785. 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