Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,210 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position at a large academic medical center, with ICU and floor coverage responsibilities.

Details

• Work at a Level I Trauma, short-term acute care teaching hospital with 1,259 staffed beds
• Assigned to the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit covering both ICUs and general floors
• Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every third weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage is expected
• Floating within scope to ICU and floor settings to meet facility needs
• Charting in Epic (experience required)
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required
• BLS (BCLS) certification required
• Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in airway management including endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, oropharyngeal suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy suctioning
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• ABG interpretation skills required
• Experience administering inhaled medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, and Xopenex
• Experience with nebulizer types including hand-held, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic
• Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy
• Ability to walk relatively long distances across a large hospital campus
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Provide care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases, with a strong focus on managing mechanically ventilated patients
• May occasionally be asked to precept respiratory therapy students given the academic teaching environment
• Active AARC membership is strongly preferred
• A bachelor's degree in any field, or active pursuit of a bachelor's degree, is strongly preferred
• Scrub color: medium to dark gray
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Allied travelers may remain for up to 12 months, after which a 6-month break in service is required
• Former permanent employees of BJC facilities must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis; specific options and pricing vary by lot

American Traveler Job ID #P-720719. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.