Registered Respiratory Therapist
Minneapolis, MN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,390/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Respiratory Therapist (Registered) located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is needed for a travel contract position. This role involves providing respiratory therapy services, with candidates required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers an evening shift schedule, starting on June 22, 2026, and requires candidates to have at least two years of recent experience with pediatric, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) settings.
Job Details:
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends.
- Required Qualifications: Licensure in Minnesota in hand, two years of recent experience with pediatric, NICU, or PICU settings.
- Additional Information:
- Credentialing required, due one week before the start date.
- Type of job order: Travel contract.
- Orientation: First 6 hours non-billable.
- No on-call hours.
- Billing cycle: Weekly.
- Cancellation clause: 7 days pre-start (and 30 days for travel assignments, 7 days for local).
- Dress code, cost center, and position code are specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
4 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Minneapolis, MN
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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