Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Houston, TX
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,255/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) specializing in Pediatric (PEDS) care located in Houston, Texas. This position involves providing respiratory therapy services in a high-acuity respiratory care unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves working night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (Registered)
- Shift Hours: 12 hours
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) license; Critical care experience; Emergency room (ER) experience; EMR Skills in Meditech; No experience required
- Schedule: Night shift (schedule includes rotating weekends)
- Additional Information: No blocked scheduling, no holidays off; Unit features ventilators, Bipaps, oxygen therapy, blood draws, Vapotherm; Standard Respiratory Therapist scope of practice guidelines; Dress code requires pewter scrubs
- Typical procedures performed include ventilator operation, bronchoscopies, and blood draws. Candidates should possess the ability to prioritize and operate effectively under stressful conditions.
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 Houston, TX
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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