Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,130 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) position is available in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This role involves providing high-quality patient care through intensive respiratory therapy, including operating ventilatory equipment, performing diagnostic procedures, and supporting patient recovery. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position primarily covers night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The assignment is scheduled to start on 07/13/2026 and requires no prior minimum years of experience.

Job Details:

• Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid respiratory therapy license, BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications; educational requirements as applicable; no minimum years of experience specified; located in or willing to work in Ypsilanti, MI.
• Additional Information: The respiratory therapist will evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, operate ventilatory and monitoring equipment, perform diagnostic tests including chest x-rays, EKGs, and pulmonary function studies, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement. The role also involves performing tracheostomy care, arterial punctures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines. Thorough documentation, equipment maintenance, and effective communication with physicians are essential components of the position.

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 #1278041. 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