Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,615 per week

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

• 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 Richmond, VA. The position provides respiratory care in a fast-paced clinical environment, supporting patients through treatments involving ventilators, nebulizers, bilevel and continuous positive airway pressure, and arterial blood gas procedures. Rotating weekend coverage and periodic call participation are expected.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Intensive care unit experience; current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; current Virginia state license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.


• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Additional Information: Responsibilities include administering nebulizer treatments, managing bilevel and continuous positive airway pressure equipment, operating ventilators, and performing arterial blood gas procedures. Rotating weekends are required, and one 24-hour call shift approximately every five to six weeks is preferred. Navy blue scrubs are required.

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 #1341866. 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.

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus