Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,225 per week

Cross Country Allied; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/ housing allowance

Health insurance (medical)

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/ free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Seattle, Washington. The RT will provide respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients, with duties including airway and ventilator management, medication administration, and ABG interpretation.

Must hold a valid state license (compact license preferred) and current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS. Flexibility to float to other facilities is required; start 10/05/2026 with an end date of 01/04/2027.

Qualifications

• Valid state license. Compact license required.
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP and PALS certifications.
• Experience in adult critical care, pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy preferred.
• ABG interpretation proficiency requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to pediatric and adult patients.
• Perform airway management and ventilator management.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
• Float between adult and pediatric units and possibly other facilities as needed.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

Airway management

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Pediatric care

Adult critical care

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position in a healthcare setting. The role involves providing respiratory therapy services to pediatric and adult patients, with responsibilities including airway management, ventilator management, and medication administration. The position requires flexibility to float to other facilities and involves working daytime shifts.

Job Details:

• Location: Not specified.
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license required), at least 0 years of experience, current certifications including ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS. Experience with adult critical care, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory therapy preferred, with specific skills in airway management, ventilator management, medication administration, and ABG interpretation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pulmonary Function Test Lab experience and pediatric critical care experience are preferred.
• Additional Information: Flexibility to float between adult and pediatric units and possibly to other facility locations is required. Candidate must be available for a start date of 10/05/2026, with a scheduled end date of 01/04/2027.

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 #1320731. 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