Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,500 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,500 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Kodiak, Alaska |
About this job
Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Kodiak, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) position is located in Kodiak, Alaska. The role involves providing specialized respiratory care for pediatric patients in an acute care setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. This is a rotating shift position, and the minimum hours per week are 36.
Job Details:
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license (pending license accepted, takes 10-12 weeks), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, no specific experience required, candidates must be willing to work 36 hours per week.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position involves adult critical care and emergency department skills such as extubation, intubation assist, nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, tracheostomy care/management, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation. The assignment starts on 07/06/2026, with a minimum of 50 miles distance from the candidates permanent address to the facility. Candidates must submit a copy of certifications and specific charting experience with Epic. References covering one year (or six months for CNAs) within the past three years are required.
- Additional Qualifications: No preferred qualifications are specified. Candidates must accept hospital-provided housing if offered.
- Float: No.
- Additional Information: Candidates should be prepared to work two major holidays out of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. They will work within the hospital or to nearby affiliated hospitals as needed.
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 #1268155. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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