Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,270 per week

Cross Country Allied

  • Farmington, CT
  • Today
  • $2,270 Per Week

Highlights

Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or equivalent certifying body, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience, and travel experience. This role involves providing respiratory care to patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions, including ortho, and requires flexibility to float to ICU, emergency department, medical-surgical floors, telemetry, and psychiatric units.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFarmington, CT

Description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Farmington, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 10/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position is located in an adult-focused healthcare setting. This role involves providing respiratory care to patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions, including ortho, and requires flexibility to float to ICU, emergency department, medical-surgical floors, telemetry, and psychiatric units. The position involves a 12-hour day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., every other weekend with call and holiday responsibilities, starting on 10/16/2026 and ending on 01/14/2027.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: 12-hour day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., every other weekend rotation, with call and holiday requirement, minimum 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or equivalent certifying body, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience, and travel experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification highly desired.
  • Additional Information: Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience. Floating may be required within a 30-mile radius to ICU, emergency department, medical-surgical, telemetry, psychiatric units, or neonatal intensive care units if applicable. All time off must be requested at the time of submission. IVS to reviewmanager will interview and extend offers.
  • Submission Requirements: Active RRT certification, BLS certification, and evidence of travel experience are mandatory upon submission.

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 #1317004. 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

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