Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,862 to $2,062 per week in St. Louis, MO

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,862 to $2,062 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

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
• 2 years of experience required
• RRT certification required
• Epic experience required

Assignment Details

• 12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: every third weekend
• Expected to work in ICUs and floors within scope to meet facility needs
• Required experience with airway management devices and suctioning including endrotracheal tube/suctioning, extubation, nasal airway suctioning, oral airway placement, oropharyngeal/suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy/suctioning
• Required medication administration experience including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Inhaled Flolan, Inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (INo), Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, and Xopenex

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

St. Louis, Missouri offers access to the Gateway Arch National Park and Forest Park, which spans about 1,300 acres and houses the Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, and Missouri History Museum. The Central West End and Delmar Loop provide dining and entertainment districts within about 15 to 20 minutes of many hospital corridors, supporting an urban lifestyle with established transit access. Outdoor options include the Missouri Botanical Garden and Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, with paddling, trails, and green space available within about 20 to 30 minutes of central St. Louis. Lambert International Airport and MetroLink light rail help support regional and local travel, and the Mississippi River waterfront adds a distinct landmark to the city setting.

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.