Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,541 to $1,741 per week in Cape Girardeau, MO

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,541 to $1,741 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• RRT licensure required
• ACLS from AHA only
• NRP
• PALS
• 4+ years of experience
• Experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1800-0630
• Weekend requirements: As required by facility
• Call requirements: As required by facility
• Floating: As required by facility
• Orientation is completed on day shift, and candidates must be available for the full week of orientation

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Cape Girardeau, Missouri sits along the Mississippi River and offers access to Riverfront Bridge Park and Cape Rock Park within the city. Trail of Tears State Park is about 15 miles north of Cape Girardeau, and the area offers a mix of riverfront scenery and outdoor recreation. Century Casino Cape Girardeau and the Missouri Wall of Fame add downtown entertainment and cultural interest near the riverfront. Travelers can also explore local wineries including Hunter Valley Winery and Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery, both located within a short drive of the city.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.