Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,245 per week

Cross Country Allied; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12-week assignment in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on high-acuity respiratory care within a skilled clinical team, including assessments, airway management, and ventilator support.

The position requires an RRT or CRT, BLS, ACLS, and offers night 12-hour shifts with a 36-hour week. Pediatric experience is preferred, and attire is scrubs as specified.

Qualifications

• Must hold RRT or CRT certification.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Experience in high-acuity respiratory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and airway management.
• Ventilator support and adjustment according to protocol.
• Respond to code blue emergencies and patient deterioration.
• Coordinate with clinical team for high-quality care.

Skills

RRT or CRT

Education

RRT/CRT certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS, Nashville, TN. This 12-week position supports high-acuity respiratory care within a skilled clinical team. Responsibilities include respiratory assessment, airway management, ventilator support, and emergency response.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend required.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); one year of intensive care unit experience preferred.
• Additional Information: Clinical responsibilities include bronchodilator therapy, arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis, airway clearance, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, intubation assistance, patient assessment, high-flow oxygen therapy, patient transport, and code blue response. Required attire includes black, gray, or raspberry scrubs.

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 #1340359. 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