Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Salem, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/25/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in a hospital setting. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients within a busy acute care environment, supporting critical care units, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective treatment. The role requires flexibility to work night shifts and may include rotation to day shifts when needed.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Associates or Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy, active MA Respiratory Therapist License, RRT certification, at least 2 years of experience working in one location, and 1 to 2 years of experience as a traveler. Must have ventilator experience in an acute care setting.
Additional Information: The role involves working with equipment such as PB980 Ventilators and Hamilton T1 Transport Ventilators. The team is staffed with 5 Respiratory Therapists during the day, 5 in the evening, and 4 at night, with responsibilities in critical care units including micro units and med/surg floors. The electronic health record system in use is EPIC. Submission requires a professional resume, references, skills checklist, and candidate submission coversheet.
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 #1322384. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salem, MA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Illustrating Abilityunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
T-1 / DS1unmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
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