Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,115 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Mesa, Arizona. The RT will independently provide respiratory care, conduct pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes across various settings.

Requirements include NBRC RRT certification, current state license, BLS, and an associate or technical degree.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Current license as required by state law.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients.
• Manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and respiratory care team.
• Perform and document therapy and patient assessments per policy.
• Communicate care plans and modify therapy as condition changes.
• May supervise department staff and work in multiple healthcare settings.

Education

Associate or technical degree

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: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) location: unspecified. This role involves independently providing respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to pediatric patients in various healthcare settings. The position requires applying clinical techniques, operating medical equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established policies and procedures. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and expediting the weaning process. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy, and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy, and identification/resolution of problems. May supervise department staff. Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. May be assigned to different areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.
• Required Qualifications: Associate or technical degree, proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), current license as required by state law, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional related education and/or experience.
• Additional Information: Must possess highly effective human relation skills to interface with patients, families, and healthcare personnel. Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.

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

Posted Information

Posted Date: 2026-10-21

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1305274. 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