Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

Respiratory Therapist

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you'll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Experience operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Experience performing 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Experience with arterial puncture and mechanical ventilation monitoring
• Ability to perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system

Assignment Details

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift hours: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Bridgeton offers access to St. Louis Lambert International Airport within about 10 minutes and sits near I-70 and I-270 for convenient regional travel. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is about 15 minutes away and provides trails, kayaking, and open green space for an active lifestyle. Forest Park, home to the Saint Louis Art Museum and Saint Louis Zoo, is roughly 25 minutes away and offers major cultural attractions in an urban setting. The Missouri River corridor and nearby St. Charles historic district are both within about 20 minutes and provide waterfront views, dining, and local history.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.