Respiratory Therapist Registered
Birmingham, AL
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,090/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist Registered Birmingham. The Respiratory Therapist provides intensive respiratory care, patient transport, treatment evaluation, and patient education within the scope of professional licensure. The role operates and monitors respiratory equipment, performs respiratory procedures, and supports quality patient care with minimal supervision.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include administering invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapies, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial punctures, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, mechanical ventilation, respiratory assessments, and documentation of patient responses. The role also performs 12-lead electrocardiograms, basic arrhythmia recognition, respiratory procedures, patient transport, equipment testing and maintenance support, laboratory testing procedures where applicable, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) guidelines.
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 Birmingham, AL
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:- Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide
- Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
- Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities
- Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
- Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses
- Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo
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