Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Allied; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Mesa, Arizona. The RT will provide respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology testing, and will work 12-hour day shifts for 36 hours per week beginning 10/05/2026.

This position requires NBRC RRT certification, state license, BLS, and at least one year of clinical experience. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• NBRC RRT certification and state licensure
• BLS certification
• 1 year of clinical experience required
• Associate or technical degree in respiratory care

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing across settings
• Manage ventilators and respiratory equipment
• Document therapy and communicate with health care team
• May supervise department staff and float to different shifts

Skills

Respiratory care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Technical degree

Tools

Ventilators

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) Location not specified. This position requires providing respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients across various healthcare settings. The role involves independently delivering clinical interventions, managing medical equipment, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications: Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); RRT required for all new hires after October 1, 2015, with incumbents in the role as of October 1, 2015, required to possess RRT by October 1, 2017; current license in state practiced as required by law; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Education: Associate or technical degree.
• Experience: 1 year of clinical experience; highly knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment.
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS).
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 09/14/2026.
• End Date: 12/12/2026.
• Additional Information: Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care based on physician prescriptions, manages mechanical ventilators, assembles, maintains, and troubleshoots respiratory equipment, performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, evaluates patient response, documents therapy, and collaborates with health care team members. May supervise department staff, with some shifts possibly requiring float rotation.

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 #1305258. 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