Travel Contract

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Palmer, AK
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,700/week
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,700/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RT) Pediatric (PEDS) position located in Palmer, Alaska. This role involves providing respiratory therapy procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The position starts as soon as possible and is suitable for candidates with a minimum of 0 years of experience.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Days shift, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Certifications in Respiratory Therapy, with no specific experience requirement; must be able to start ASAP; candidates should reside more than 50 miles from the facility.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, CRT or RRT certification, 2-5 years of experience in respiratory therapy for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
  • Additional Information:
    • Perform respiratory therapy procedures on patients of various age groups.
    • Ratio: 1:1.
    • Scrubs: Black.
    • No call, floating required, no block shifts, and a 48-hour maximum RTO.
    • RTO blackout during July 4th.
    • No required block or specific days off; submit home address on application, include SSN only on tax documentation.
    • Candidate must be greater than 50 miles from the facility location: 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645.

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 #1286873. 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.

Employer

Cross Country Allied

3.9rating(49 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied

5.0rating

Pros

Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler

Cons

None

Recommends working with Cross Country Allied

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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.

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