Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,180/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered specializing in pediatric respiratory therapy. The position supports adult, pediatric, neonatal, and geriatric patients across telehealth adult floors, the Emergency Department, and potentially pediatric floors. The role requires travel experience, pediatric patient care experience, and at least two years of experience.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, valid California Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure, at least two years of experience, travel experience, and electronic health record system experience.
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week and every other weekend coverage.
- Additional Information: Respiratory therapists primarily support adult floors, the Emergency Department, and potentially pediatric floors. The Emergency Department treats critical patients ranging from birth through geriatrics, making pediatric respiratory care knowledge and experience essential. Clinical responsibilities may include adult and pediatric critical care, airway management, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, respiratory treatments, patient transport, and emergency respiratory support.
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
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 Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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