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: 07/20/2026 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: Jul 20, 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 acute care teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and advanced airway management skills. Details 26-week travel contract at a 1,259-bed short-term acute care teaching and trauma facility Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15) Weekend requirement: every third weekend Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs Charting is performed in Epic Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted Requirements Current RRT credential required BLS (BCLS) certification required Minimum 2 years of RRT experience required Epic EMR experience required Proficiency in airway management: endotracheal tube management/suctioning, extubation, nasal airway suctioning, oral airway placement, oropharyngeal suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care/suctioning Medication administration experience required: Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Pulmicort, Racemic Epinephrine, and Xopenex Experience with medication delivery systems: aerosol mask setup, aerosol trach setup, and metered dose inhaler Nebulizer experience required: hand-held, 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 skills required Valid Missouri state license required at time of consideration; pending Illinois license may be accepted — license required if applicable Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply Medium to dark gray scrubs required RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract period; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation Former permanent employees of the facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Travel RNs/clinicians may work at this facility for up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break; Allied travelers may work up to 12 months before requiring a 6-month break in service Parking passes are available for purchase through facility Public Safety; costs and availability vary by lot and shift type American Traveler Job ID #P-714973. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler