Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,775 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbia, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in Columbia, Missouri. This position involves providing critical respiratory care across various patient age groups, including neonates, infants, adults, and geriatrics. The role includes management of mechanical ventilation, inhaled medications, noninvasive ventilation, arterial puncture, inhaled nitric oxide, and heliox in diverse acute care settings such as ICU, NICU, ER, and floor therapy.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift with 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT RRT) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, no minimum years of experience specified, location in Missouri, United States, starting on 07/20/2026
• Preferred Qualifications: NICU experience preferred but negotiable, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required if NICU experience is held, experience with mechanical ventilation and critical care procedures highly desirable
• Additional Information: Boone Health can downstaff travelers 36/48 hours in a 13-week contract based on their weekly schedule.

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 #1285379. 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