Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,059 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift hospital role requiring 2+ years of experience and hospital-wide float coverage.

Details

• Hospital-wide respiratory therapy coverage across the entire facility
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00-7:30)
• Works every other weekend
• Block scheduling allowed
• Mandatory floating required, including coverage as a Patient Observer (sitter)
• ICU staff may float to PCU or MS units
• PCU staff may float to MS or ICU units
• MS staff may float to MS/Tele
• Pediatrics staff may float anywhere in the organization as a Patient Observer
• Post-Partum staff may float to MS units
• L&D staff may float within Maternal/Child units
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• RRT certification required; CRT not accepted
• Active MO state license or Compact license required in hand at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Must be able to work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with exposure to contagious illnesses

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatric critical care settings
• Perform ventilator management, airway management, and ABG interpretation and sampling
• Administer a range of respiratory medications and manage various delivery systems
• Care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and COVID
• Support neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures including CPAP, ECMO, and oscillating ventilation where applicable
• Participate in rotating shifts, including holidays and during inclement weather
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible
• Candidates residing 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-778560. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.