Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,795 per week

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

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) position available in Alaska. This role involves performing respiratory therapy procedures on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Palmer, Alaska


• Shift: Nights 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a schedule of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week


• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: No minimum experience required; candidate must have relevant respiratory therapy credentials.


• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week


• Additional Information: Floating required, no block scheduling, no 48-hour maximum request to time off within two weeks, blackout for time off July 4th, scrubs are black, ratio of 1:1, EMR system is Cerner.

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 #1264808. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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