Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,075 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Weirton, West 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 (RRT) Location not specified. This position involves providing respiratory care in various clinical settings, including inpatient units, emergency room, outpatient services, and rehabilitation departments. The role requires performing breathing treatments, arterial blood gases, capillary sticks for I-Stats, and managing respiratory equipment, with an emphasis on ensuring effective patient care and safety.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Valid licensure, BLS (American Heart Association), and ACLS certification are required. A minimum of 3 years of experience in respiratory therapy is preferred. The candidate must possess a valid drivers license and meet licensing hits disclosure at the time of submission.


• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, working 36 hours per week, on a 4-week rotation schedule. Shifts are from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM or mid-shift from 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM, with weekend and holiday requirements.


• Additional Information: The role involves performing floor duties such as breathing treatments, ABG draws, capillary sticks, and respiratory equipment management, including ventilators and high flow devices. The position requires assisting with intubationsin a setting supported by hospitalist or intensivist staff available 24/7. The candidate will wear teal scrubs or acceptable scrub patterned shirts. Orientation includes 1-3 shifts with a preceptor, as needed. The healthcare team includes supervisor/director oversight, with charge RTs managing shifts.

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 #1339109. 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