Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cambridge, MA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$4,270/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary: Cambridge, Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy (Pediatric)
The Director of Pulmonary Services is responsible for planning, directing, and managing comprehensive respiratory services, including Respiratory Care, pulmonary function testing (PFT) lab, blood gas lab, sleep lab, and cardiopulmonary rehab. This leadership role ensures high-quality respiratory care delivery across multiple age groups while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Monday through Friday (MF), 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an Accredited School of Respiratory Care; Bachelors Degree preferred; Current Massachusetts state respiratory license; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred; strong background in acute care and critical care; experience with pulmonary function testing, blood gas accreditation, and polysomnography; experience with cardiopulmonary rehab and EEGs; knowledge of neonatal respiratory care preferred; ability to travel between three sites as needed
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); knowledge of neonatal respiratory care
- Additional Information: Provides comprehensive respiratory services under the medical direction of the pulmonary department, including administering medical gases, performing arterial blood gas analysis, managing airways, and conducting pulmonary function tests.
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
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends 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 Cambridge, MA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Cambridge, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Cambridge is higher than the national average, with housing costs being the most significant factor.
- Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 80°F, average lows: 60°F.
- Winter average highs: 40°F, average lows: 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in Cambridge, but they may be more expensive due to the high demand from students and professionals.
- Cambridge is public transportation friendly with access to buses and subways.
- It is also bike-friendly, but parking can be challenging.
- Cambridge is diverse with a mix of students, professionals, and families.
- Common health issues may include stress-related conditions due to the academic and professional environment.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of prestigious medical and educational institutions.
- Cambridge offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art and music culture, and plenty of outdoor activities along the Charles River.
- There are also numerous museums and historic sites to explore.
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