Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,200 per week

Cross Country Allied; Petersburg (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Petersburg, West Virginia. The RT will cover inpatient, outpatient, and ED cases, with emphasis on ventilator management and adult patients, plus occasional pediatric/neonatal care.

Requirements include two years of respiratory therapy experience, RRT preferred (CRT acceptable), BLS/ACLS/PCOT, and the ability to work independently and assist with intubation.

Qualifications

• Two years of respiratory therapy specialty experience.
• RRT certification preferred; CRT acceptable.
• BLS, ACLS, and PCOT certification.
• Ventilator management and independent practice ability.
• Assist with intubation as needed.
• Pediatric respiratory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across inpatient, outpatient, and ED settings.
• Ventilator management and monitoring.
• Administer airway clearance therapies and related treatments.
• Nocturnal oximetry setup and blood gas testing as required.
• Collaborate with respiratory care team for patient care across ages.

Skills

RRT certification

Ventilator management

ACLS

BLS

CRT acceptable

Pediatric experience

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

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

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered specializing in RT PEDS. This position provides respiratory care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, caring primarily for adults with occasional pediatric and neonatal patients. The role requires ventilatory management skills, independent practice, and collaboration across the respiratory care department.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Two years of respiratory therapy specialty experience; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred, with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification acceptable; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; PCOT certification; ability to manage ventilators, work independently, and assist with intubation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric respiratory care experience.
• Schedule: Rotating schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours per week; regular coverage includes Monday and Tuesday day shifts with alternating Wednesday and Friday night shifts. Every other weekend is required, with holiday coverage based on department needs.
• Additional Information: Provides inpatient respiratory care including ventilator management, arterial blood gas draws, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), high-flow nasal cannula therapy, nebulizer treatments, metered-dose inhalers, and airway clearance therapies. Outpatient responsibilities include nocturnal pulse oximetry setup and blood gas testing. Emergency department coverage includes adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Department orientation is provided for two to three days.

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 #1341054. 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