Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,030 per week

Cross Country Allied; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Yuma, AZ. You will care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in an acute setting, handling treatments, ABGs, and vent management.

Requirements include RRT verification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a minimum of 2 years' experience. Shifts are 12 hours at night with potential ED float and weekend coverage. Housing and travel benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications are required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) verification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in acute care.
• Assist with treatments and ABG analysis; manage vents.
• May float to adjacent ED; provide vent and treatment support; cover nights and weekends.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

RRT verification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Ventilator management

Glidescope

Bipap-V60

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Yuma, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Location unspecified. This position involves providing respiratory therapy care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in an acute care setting. The role requires assisting with treatments, ABG analysis, and vent management, supporting both inpatient and emergency department coverage within a 100-mile radius.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) verification, and minimum 2 years of related experience are required.
• Schedule: Night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Assist with intubation, attend deliveries and cesarean sections if NICU trained, and provide ventilator and treatment support for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients (NICU experience preferred).
• Shift Coverage: May float to adjacent emergency department, with coverage including weekends (every other weekend) and two of three major holidays.
• Equipment: Vent-Avea, Hamilton C1, Bipap-V60, EV300, HiFlow- Aerovo 2, Zoll vents, Glidescope, and Glidescope-GO for intubation.
• Other Requirements: Must assist with intubation, work with in-house intensivist 24/7, and follow designated scrub/dress code in black scrubs.
• Charting: Electronic Medical Record system (EPIC) used for documentation.
• Submission: License verification required for submission.

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 #1334058. 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