Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,130 per week

Cross Country Allied; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night-shift position in Fort Myers, Florida. The RT will provide bedside respiratory care, manage ventilator support, and assist with bronchoscopy while collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements include RRT credentials, Florida license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and at least 2 years of RRT experience, with travel experience and trauma experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RRT credentials and Florida license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care on the night shift.
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilator support.
• Assist with bronchoscopic procedures when needed.
• Operate as an integral member of the care team during high-acuity care.

Skills

RRT experience

Travel experience

Trauma experience

Ventilator management

Bronchoscopic assistance

Education

RRT credentials

Florida licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

Hamilton ventilators

Servo ventilators

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS This position provides respiratory care on the night shift in a high-acuity clinical setting. The role requires expertise in invasive and noninvasive ventilator management, bronchoscopic assistance, and trauma care, with the ability to function as an integral member of the care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials; Florida licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; at least 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience; prior travel experience; and Level I or Level II trauma experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Competency in invasive and noninvasive ventilator management is required.
  • Comfort with bronchoscopic assistance is required.
  • Familiarity with Hamilton and Servo ventilators is preferred.
  • Travelers may float to other affiliated campuses as operationally needed.
  • All requested time off must be identified during submission.
  • Required documentation must be completed by the Monday before the start date.

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 #1352374. 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