Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,180 per week

Cross Country Allied; Alexandria (VA); In loco; USD 73.000 - 102.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

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

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Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in Alexandria, Virginia. The role involves caring for adults and pediatric patients, including Level III NICU cases.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, ABG analysis, and various therapies across inpatient, ICU, NICU, and ED settings. Requires AHA ACLS, BLS, NRP, VA license, and 5+ years of experience.

Competenze

• RRT credential and VA license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Adult and NICU ICU experience required.
• ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required.
• Experience with neonatal ventilation, SiPAP, high-flow therapy, and jet ventilation.

Mansioni

• Perform respiratory assessments and airway management.
• Ventilator management and noninvasive ventilation.
• Aerosol treatments and ABG analysis.
• High-flow therapy and CPT as part of care.
• Care for adults, pediatric, and Level III NICU patients in inpatient/ICU/ED.

Conoscenze

RRT credential

ACLS

BLS

NRP

VA license

5+ years experience

Adult ICU experience

NICU experience

SiPAP

High-flow therapy

Jet ventilation

CRT credential

Formazione

RRT credential

CRT credential

Strumenti

Servo ventilators

V60 systems

HT-70 ventilators

ResMed devices

Optiflow systems

Volara systems

Therapy vests

SiPAP equipment

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Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Alexandria, Virginia.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. This night-shift position provides respiratory care for adults, pediatric patients, and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patients across inpatient, intensive care, neonatal intensive care, and emergency settings. Responsibilities include respiratory assessments, airway management, ventilator management, aerosol treatments, blood gas analysis, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow therapy, and neonatal respiratory support.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and two major holidays are required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
  • Active Virginia (VA) license at the time of submission.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.
  • Experience with neonatal ventilation, synchronized intermittent positive airway pressure (SiPAP), high-flow therapy, and jet ventilation.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials may be considered only with at least 10 years of experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for approximately 20 treatments per shift.
  • Clinical duties include aerosol treatments, bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), arterial blood gas analysis (ABGs), ventilator management, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), chest physiotherapy (CPT), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) education, respiratory assessments, airway management, and nitric oxide therapy.
  • Patient populations include adults, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patients, and pediatric patients who may present to the emergency department.
  • Coverage areas include inpatient floors, intensive care, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the emergency department.
  • Ventilation and respiratory equipment may include Servo ventilators, V60 systems, HT-70 ventilators, ResMed devices, Optiflow systems, Volara systems, therapy vests, and SiPAP equipment.
  • Independent intubation is not required; respiratory therapists assist with intubation.
  • Department-specific orientation lasts approximately one week and includes general facility orientation.
  • No on‑call or standby responsibilities are required.
  • The organization schedules the position and does not offer block scheduling.

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 #1348328. 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