Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/13/2026
Duration: 9 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) Location: not specified. This position entails providing specialized respiratory care within a healthcare facility. The role involves delivering patient-centered respiratory therapies, ensuring safety, and adhering to clinical protocols to support patient recovery and well-being.
Job Details
Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
Certifications and Education Requirements: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT); licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP); current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, every other weekend, with three shifts per week.
Required Qualifications: Certifications listed above, valid licensure, and a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
Additional Information: No float rotation required. The position starts on 09/14/2026 and ends on 12/14/2026. Candidates must demonstrate competence in respiratory care procedures and work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
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 #1308922. 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
Chicago, IL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
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