Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,180/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/16/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered RT PEDS. This position provides respiratory care across adult telehealth floors, the Emergency Department, and potentially pediatric floors. The role requires experience caring for critically ill patients ranging from infants to geriatric adults, including pediatric patients.

Job Details

  • Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of experience; travel experience required; Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certifications; experience with Epic charting; experience caring for adult and pediatric patients.
  • Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend coverage.
  • Additional Information: Therapists primarily provide care on adult telehealth floors and in the Emergency Department, with potential assignments to pediatric floors. The role involves caring for critical patients ranging from birth through geriatrics. Relevant clinical capabilities include adult and pediatric critical care, emergency respiratory care, ventilator management, airway management, tracheostomy care, arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, noninvasive ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, bronchoscopy support, extubation, and transport of patients.

Benefits

  • 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 #1341239. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

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About

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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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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