Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,175 per week

Cross Country Allied; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Competitive salaries

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will care for patients with respiratory issues, evaluating their conditions and administering treatments. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and hold necessary certifications. The position offers generous housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries. This exciting opportunity allows professionals to make significant impacts in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent experience as a registered respiratory therapist.
• Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Current state license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with lung diseases and breathing disorders.
• Evaluate patients and manage respiratory equipment.
• Administer treatments for cardiac and pulmonary diseases.
• Assist patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis.

Skills

Recent experience as a registered respiratory therapist

NBRC Certification

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

ACLS Certification

Current state license

Education

NBRC Certification

BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS Certifications (AHA)

Current state license

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 04/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

As a registered respiratory therapist, you will provide care for patients who have lung diseases and breathing disorders. Working in a hospital, outpatient center, home health, nursing facility, private practice or other healthcare facility, you'll evaluate patients, take samples, manage equipment and provide treatment. You'll help patients who have cardiac and pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent experience as a registered respiratory therapist
• NBRC Certification
• BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS Certifications (AHA)
• Current state license

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 #1239262. 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.

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.