Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,124 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a busy acute care hospital providing respiratory care for adult critical care patients. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ventilator management, airway management, ABG interpretation, and the treatment of patients with complex respiratory conditions including ARDS and pneumonia.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory disorders
• Manage mechanical ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and oxygen therapy
• Perform airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and extubation support
• Administer respiratory medications and aerosol therapies
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene treatments
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Document patient care accurately within the electronic medical record

Requirements Active RRT Credential Active State Respiratory License BLS Certification Required ACLS Preferred Minimum 2 Years of Recent Respiratory Therapy Experience Adult Critical Care Experience Required First-Time Travelers Welcome

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.