Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - Summit, NJ
- 12-hour shifts
- Travel
- BLS
- ACLS
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $1,763 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel respiratory therapist assignments post a median of $2,022 a week, the middle half $1,796 to $2,222, across 620 assignments, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for Summit, NJ (GSA's Springfield / Cranford / New Providence area) is $141 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $80 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,547 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in New Jersey.
What New Jersey requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory care practitioner license, from the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care (Division of Consumer Affairs).
- High school diploma or equivalent and a CoARC-accredited training program (a refresher course if applying over three years after completing it), plus the board-approved exam and a criminal history background check (N.J.A.C. 13:44F-4.1).
- Staying active: Biennial renewal with 30 continuing education credits; the initial biennial period is exempt (N.J.A.C. 13:44F-10.1).
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About the job
Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr rotating, 36 hours a week, starting 7 Dec 2026.
Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,763 a week in all, a taxable rate of $16 an hour plus $1,186.85 a week in housing and meal stipends.
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered, RT PEDS. The Respiratory Therapist Registered provides direct patient care with an emphasis on pulmonary function testing, initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, inhaler education, and durable medical equipment support. The role includes equipment setup and collaboration with physicians to support respiratory care needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Day shifts are available on an as-needed basis, with flexibility to work nights preferred.
- Required Qualifications:
- One year of hospital or physician office experience
- Completion of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- New Jersey Respiratory Therapist license (RCP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Computer literacy
- Additional Information:
- Provide direct patient care services focused on pulmonary function testing.
- Initiate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices.
- Support requests for durable medical equipment, including oxygen concentrators and nebulizers.
- Assist with patient training on inhaler use.
- Set up patients with durable medical equipment.
- Collaborate with physicians on respiratory care needs.
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
From Cross Country Healthcare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cross Country Healthcare
National healthcare staffing company in Boca Raton, Florida, placing travel nurses, allied professionals and therapists, with local contract and per diem work too. Source: Cross Country, Travel FAQs
Based in Boca Raton, FLHires in 51 statesPay on its listings: 0.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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