Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Neuro Diagnostics - $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: ASAP 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: May 26, 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 Level I Trauma teaching hospital, with experience managing mechanically ventilated patients required. Details Short-term acute care setting at a large academic Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 1,259 staffed beds Respiratory therapy work across ICUs and general floor units Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week Weekend rotation every third weekend Holiday coverage is expected Floating within scope to ICUs and floor units to meet facility needs Block scheduling is not available Charting is performed in Epic; experience is required Candidates are expected to manage mechanically ventilated patients regularly The hospital campus is large and requires the ability to walk relatively long distances Requirements RRT credential required Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License required at time of consideration; pending IL license may be accepted for Illinois-based candidates BLS (BCLS) certification required Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required Proficiency with airway management: endotracheal tube/suctioning, extubation, nasal airway suctioning, oral airway placement, oropharyngeal suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy/suctioning Experience with medication administration including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Inhaled Flolan, Inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Pulmicort, Racemic Epinephrine, and Xopenex Experience with medication delivery systems: aerosol setup (mask and trach), metered dose inhaler Nebulizer experience required: handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy experience required Ventilator management experience required: BiPAP, CPAP, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation ABG interpretation required Epic EMR experience required Ability to walk relatively long distances within 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 Scrub color required: medium to dark gray Occasional precepting of respiratory therapy students may be requested, as this is a teaching hospital Active AARC membership is strongly preferred A bachelor's degree in any field — or active pursuit of one — is strongly preferred RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation Travelers in Allied roles may work up to 12 months before being required to take a 6-month break in service Former permanent employees of the facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Parking passes are available for purchase through the facility's Public Safety department; rates and availability vary by lot American Traveler Job ID #P-702005. 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.