Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,970 per week

Cross Country Allied; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,593 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in St. Louis, Missouri. The role involves providing care for patients with lung diseases, requiring at least 1 year of recent experience, NBRC certification, and several relevant AHA certifications. Benefits include private housing, comprehensive health insurance, travel reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. The position offers 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent experience as a registered respiratory therapist.
• Current state license and NBRC Certification required.
• BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS Certifications (AHA) needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with lung diseases and breathing disorders.
• Evaluate patients and manage respiratory equipment.
• Administer treatments for cardiac and pulmonary diseases.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

Equipment management

Emergency response

Education

NBRC Certification

Current state license

Job description

Position Overview

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

As a registered respiratory therapist, you will provide care for patients who have lung diseases and breathing disorders. Working in a hospital, outpatient center, home health, nursing facility, private practice or other healthcare facility, you'll evaluate patients, take samples, manage equipment and provide treatment. You'll help patients who have cardiac and pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent experience as a registered respiratory therapist
• NBRC Certification
• BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS Certifications (AHA)
• Current state license

Benefits

• 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 #1259146. 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.