Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift float position requiring 2+ years of experience and mandatory floating throughout the hospital.Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30RRT Float position covering the entire hospital, including adult and pediatric critical care, emergency department, and NICU/PICU settingsMandatory floating required for all staff, including coverage as Patient Observer (sitter) across ICU, PCU, MS/Tele, Pediatrics, Post-Partum, and L&D units as neededWorks every other weekend and 50% of holidaysCerner charting system preferredPerforms ventilator management (CPAP, BiPAP, IMV, high frequency oscillator/jet ventilator), ABG draws and interpretation, airway management, intubation/extubation assistance, chest physiotherapy, and medication delivery via nebulizer, MDI, and aerosol setupsCares for patients with ARDS, pneumonia, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory conditions such as RDS, RSV, and BPDBlock scheduling availableActive RRT certification (CRT not accepted)Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certificationsMinimum 2 years of experience requiredMissouri state license or Compact license required in hand at time of consideration (license required if applicable)Cerner EMR experience preferredMust be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbsMust be comfortable working in a healthcare facility open 24/7/365 with routine contact with contagious patientsTeaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferredFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyCandidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible to applyCandidates residing 51-74 miles away may be considered at a local rateMaximum RTO of 10 days, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation requirementsRotating shifts, holiday work, and work during inclement weather may be requiredMust be able to take call and work assigned weekends as neededTravelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months) before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning in an agency capacityAnnual and orientation training modules required, averaging 4-6 hours and varying by specialty