Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,655 per week

Cross Country Allied; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. The RT will deliver respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in an acute care setting, including during complex procedures and in a level 2 trauma center.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, and responding to ICU needs across NICU, PICU, and adult units. Flexibility for rotating 12-hour shifts and major holidays is required.

Qualifications

• BLS and CRT certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years NICU/PICU level 3 or 4 experience.
• Compact state license valid at submission.
• Willingness to work 3 major holidays including Christmas.
• Pediatric and adult ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Manage ventilators and airway support, including NIV and high-flow therapy.
• Provide care in NICU, PICU, and adult units, including during open-heart surgeries.
• Rotate on 12-hour shifts and cover per facility needs, including holidays.

Skills

BLS

CRT

NICU/PICU experience

Willingness to work major holidays

Critical care

Tools

Puritan Bennett ventilators

Draeger ventilators

Servo I ventilator

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position located in an acute care facility. The role involves providing respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, including those in intensive care units and during open-heart surgeries. The assignment offers an opportunity to work within a level 2 trauma center, utilizing advanced ventilators and airway management skills to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, beginning 10/19/2026 and ending 04/19/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS and CRT; minimum 2 years of recent level 3 or 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience; valid compact state license in hand at submission; willingness to work 3 major holidays including Christmas; candidates with all levels of experience in pediatric and adult ICU are strongly preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS, NRP, PALS, RRT; experience with ventilators such as Puritan Bennett, Draeger, Servo I; trauma experience.
• Open to accommodating block schedule: No.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, covering NICU, PICU, and adult units as per facility needs.
• Additional Information: This role involves managing a wide range of respiratory therapies including NIV, high flow, nebulizers, CPT, nitric oxide, and inhaled medications. Ventilators used include Draeger vents for adults, Servo-I and jet ventilators for NICU and PICU. Clinical expertise in troubleshooting ventilator alarms and airway management is essential. All candidates must be committed to working during major holidays as specified.

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 #1319730. 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