Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erie, PA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$1,930/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) Erie, Pennsylvania. This position involves providing respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under the general direction of a physician. The role includes assessing patient condition, operating respiratory equipment, monitoring responses to therapy, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program; 2 years of experience; Valid state license in Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support (BLS); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RTT); NRP may be required for certain facilities.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pulmonary function tests; familiarity with mechanical ventilators and aerosol therapy; strong clinical assessment skills.
- Additional Information: Responds to all code situations; maintains patient charts with relevant information; assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients; performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
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
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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.
About Erie, PA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Erie, PA here's what you should know:- Erie's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 75°F to 80°F, while winter lows range from 20°F to 25°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Erie and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown and Bayfront areas.
- Erie is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority.
- Erie has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the proximity to Lake Erie.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Erie.
- Erie offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art galleries, theatrical performances, national touring acts, water activities at Presque Isle State Park, and opportunities for downhill skiing in the winter.
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