Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,295 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 12-week travel assignment. Role focuses on adult care with pediatric/neonatal transfer surfaces, including ventilatory support, diagnostic testing, and cross‑department collaboration.

Shifts are 12 hours with 36 hours per week, requiring flexibility for day and night coverage. Must have ACLS, BLS, NRP, and a valid license, plus experience with mechanical ventilation (Hamilton C1) and arterial blood gas testing.

Qualifications

• One year of respiratory therapy experience.
• ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications.
• Valid professional license required for submission.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation (including noninvasive) and Hamilton C1 ventilators.
• Proficiency with inhalation therapies, ECGs, arterial blood gases, and point-of-care blood gas testing.
• Ability to assist with neonatal resuscitation and high-risk cesarean sections.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for adults, with pediatric and neonatal transfer support.
• Perform respiratory treatments and ventilatory support.
• Assist with high-risk cesarean sections.
• Collaborate across emergency, obstetrics, pulmonary function, stress testing, and EEG areas.
• Draw arterial blood gases, run ECGs, set up Holter monitors, manage ventilators, and assist intubation.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NRP

Ventilator management

ECG interpretation

ABG testing

Point-of-care testing

Neonatal resuscitation

Cesarean section support

Professional license

Tools

Hamilton C1 ventilator

T1 ventilator

ResMed devices

Epic

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered Pediatric Respiratory Therapy. The role provides respiratory care primarily for adults, with pediatric and neonatal patients stabilized for transfer. Responsibilities include respiratory treatments, ventilatory support, high-risk cesarean section support, diagnostic testing, and collaboration across emergency, obstetric, pulmonary function, stress testing, and electroencephalography areas.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m.6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.6:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Flexibility to work both day and night shifts is required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • One year of respiratory therapy experience
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Valid professional license required for submission
  • Experience with mechanical ventilation, including noninvasive ventilation, and Hamilton C1 ventilators
  • Proficiency with inhalation therapies, electrocardiograms, arterial blood gases, and point-of-care blood gas testing
  • Ability to assist with neonatal resuscitation and high-risk cesarean sections
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Electronic health record experience with Epic
  • Experience with neonatal positive-pressure ventilation equipment
  • Ability to support pulmonary function testing, stress testing, and electroencephalography services
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population consists primarily of adults, with pediatric patients generally stabilized for transfer and neonates up to 28 days requiring support during high-risk cesarean sections.
  • Coverage may include the emergency department, step‑down critical care, obstetrics, stress testing, pulmonary function testing, and electroencephalography.
  • Typical workload includes four to eight treatments per round.
  • Duties include drawing arterial blood gases, performing electrocardiograms, setting up Holter monitors, managing ventilators, and assisting with intubation.
  • Independent intubation is not required.
  • Every other weekend is required, with holiday coverage based on scheduling needs.
  • No call or standby call is required.
  • A 12-hour shadowing orientation is provided, with access to required clinical systems and workflows.
  • Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable.
  • Respiratory equipment includes Hamilton C1 and T1 ventilators and ResMed continuous or bilevel positive airway pressure devices.

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 #1350097. 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.