Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,055 per week

Cross Country Allied; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Referral bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for an assignment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing intensive respiratory therapy, operating ventilatory equipment, and educating patients.

Candidates must have a Registered Respiratory Therapist license and certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Benefits include competitive salaries, private housing or housing allowances, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist Registered).
• Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must hold an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans.
• Operates ventilatory and oxygenation equipment.
• Provides patient education upon discharge.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist (Registered) RT PEDS (Pediatric) – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory therapy and medically prescribed patient transport into and out of the facility, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, operating ventilatory and oxygenation equipment, performing suctioning and monitoring, assisting with respiratory procedures, and providing patient education upon discharge to home. Candidates must bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Schedule: Nights shift with 12 hours per shift; minimum 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist Registered)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• None provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs physician-prescribed routine respiratory care, including use of invasive and non‑invasive ventilatory equipment and oxygen/aerosol devices.
• Provides chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring, reviews chest x‑rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Performs pulmonary function studies as per policy.
• Assists with respiratory care‑related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement.
• Performs tracheostomy care, including insertion/removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Performs arterial puncture, supports ventilation assessment, and reports results.
• Follows laboratory testing policies for facilities with moderate complexity labs.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Inserts and removes endotracheal tubes using free‑hand technique or a video laryngoscope system.
• Sets up, performs self‑test on ventilatory equipment, operates and maintains mechanical ventilation.
• Assists with preventive maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
• Documents treatment details and patient response in respiratory therapy records.
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency and provides shift‑to‑shift hand‑off communication during walking rounds.
• Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging through data entry, verification, and correction of errors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 #1274658. 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.