Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ICU/CVU focus | Saint Louis, Missouri, United States | Start June 29, 2026 | Travel temporary assignment | Nights, 3x12 shifts | 36 hours per week guaranteed | Short Term Acute Care hospital setting Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,856–$2,008 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: several weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12
• Start date: June 29, 2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care hospital ICU/CVU

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients in the ICU/CVU, including assessment, intervention, and monitoring.
• Manage ventilator support and weaning, including high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), BiPAP/CPAP, and ventilator adjustments.
• Assist with percutaneous tracheostomy care and bronchoscopy-related procedures; perform airway clearance and suctioning as indicated.
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and participate in decisions regarding ventilator weaning and patient readiness.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members; participate in rounds and handoffs; ensure accurate Epic documentation.
• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards; respond to respiratory emergencies and provide appropriate therapies.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri (or compact license); pending state licenses accepted per location rules; MO may submit without license (requires MO or compact); IL license in hand required at time of submittal; compact licenses must match permanent residence.
• Certifications: RRT, ACLS, BLS (BCLS noted)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years RT experience; first-time travelers accepted; previous charge experience preferred; travel experience not required
• Additional requirements: Ability to work in ICU-level care settings with adult and geriatric populations; on-call required; RTO restrictions apply (max 7 days; no RTO first week)

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated account manager for the assignment
• Fast credentialing assistance
• Nationwide assignments and ongoing opportunities

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