Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,180 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Sacramento, California. The role involves delivering respiratory care across adult and pediatric settings, including the Emergency Department, with ICU-like responsibilities and pediatric exposure.

The position requires BLS, PALS, PALS-NRBC certifications, an active CA RRT license, and at least 2 years of experience, plus travel experience and proficiency with electronic charting systems.

Qualifications

• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• CA RRT licensure with valid credentials.
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience, travel experience.
• Experience with electronic charting systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy across adult telehealth floors, ED, and potentially pediatric floors.
• Ventilator management, airway management, tracheostomy care.
• ABG collection and interpretation; noninvasive and invasive ventilation.
• Pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, aerosol treatments, and patient transport.

Skills

BLS

PALS

PALS-NRBC

travel experience

electronic charting

Education

CA RRT licensure

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Sacramento, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Sacramento, California.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• 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 therapy services across adult telehealth floors, the Emergency Department, and potentially pediatric floors. The role supports patients ranging from infants to geriatrics, including critically ill patients, and requires experience with both adult and pediatric care.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), PALS-NRBC, valid California Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure, minimum of 2 years of experience, travel experience, and experience with electronic charting systems.
• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week, with every-other-weekend coverage.
• Additional Information: Respiratory therapy services are provided for adolescents, infants, adults, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients. Clinical responsibilities may include adult critical care, emergency respiratory care, pediatric critical care, ventilator management, airway management, tracheostomy care, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, noninvasive and invasive ventilation, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, aerosol treatments, and patient transport.

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 #1341237. 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