Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - $2,150 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 11/23/2026Duration: 26 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary Respiratory Therapist, RT PEDS, St. Louis, Missouri. The Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) provides respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients in intensive care units and inpatient floors. The role includes managing mechanically ventilated patients, treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, and supporting a teaching environment. Job Details Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, totaling 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required every third weekend. Assignment Period: 11/23/202605/24/2027. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner license; required experience with Epic charting; competency in adult critical care and required respiratory therapy procedures and equipment. Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I experience; active AARC membership; a bachelors degree or higher in any field of study, or active enrollment in a bachelors degree program. Additional Information: Clinical responsibilities include care of patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases; management of mechanically ventilated patients using BiPAP and CPAP; troubleshooting high-pressure alarms; weaning from mechanical ventilation; high-flow nasal cannula therapy; airway management and suctioning; tracheostomy care; extubation; aerosol and nebulizer treatments; medication administration by inhalation; sputum specimen collection; and arterial blood gas interpretation. The position supports care across a short-term acute care setting and may include precepting respiratory therapy students. Flu vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions accepted. 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 #1341099. 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 AlliedYou 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.Benefits401k retirement planReferral bonus