Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,045 per week

Cross Country Allied; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ukiah, California. This RT will work across a small, vibrant community setting with emphasis on neonatal, pediatric and critical care populations, including a level II nursery.

The role requires NBRC credentials, CA RCP license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications, and at least 2 years of critical care experience. Schedule features 12-hour shifts, 36 hours weekly, and potential facility float.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credentials.
• CA RCP license; BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including critical care and level II nursery.

Responsibilities

• Assess therapy appropriateness and administer aerosol and oxygen treatments.
• Draw arterial blood gases and provide ventilator care.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and assist with bronchoscopy.
• Maintain equipment, quality control, and staff training.
• Educate patients and families on cardio-respiratory health; float to nearby facility as needed.
• Ensure adherence to ventilation and infection control protocols.

Skills

RRT NBRC

CA RCP license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

ICU/NICU exp

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ukiah, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position located in a small, vibrant community setting. This role involves providing critical respiratory care services to adult and geriatric patients, with a particular emphasis on neonatal, pediatric, and critical care populations. The position requires working across diverse clinical settings, including a level II nursery, and ensuring adherence to department protocols, with an expectation for autonomous work and supervision of others as delegated.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with rotating days based on departmental needs.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelors). Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential; Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in California; BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications from approved vendors; minimum of 2 years of experience, including critical care and level II nursery experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree; three years technical experience; Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification; recent NICU/OB experience.
• Additional Information: The clinical duties include assessing therapy appropriateness, administering aerosol and oxygen treatments, drawing arterial blood gases, providing ventilator care, performing pulmonary function tests, and assisting with specialized procedures such as bronchoscopies. Responsibilities also encompass equipment maintenance, quality control, staff training, and patient/family education regarding cardio-respiratory health. The role involves floating to a neighboring facility as needed and maintaining compliance with ventilation and infection prevention protocols.

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 #1321736. 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