Registered Respiratory Therapist
Alexandria, LA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,130/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered position available in Alexandria, Louisiana. This full-time role involves providing pulmonary care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Registered
- Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM; Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Registered CardioPulmonary (RCP) license in the state of employment, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), 0 years of minimum experience required, position requires work in Louisiana.
- Preferred Qualifications: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience are preferred.
- Additional Information:
- The role involves assessment and treatment of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
- Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment, and documentation.
- The candidate may function as a shift leader or team leader.
- No on-call responsibilities required.
- Temp to perm opportunity is a possibility.
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 Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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