Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 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 academic Level I Trauma hospital, with expertise in mechanical ventilation and acute/chronic respiratory care.

Details

• Short-term acute care teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center with 1,259 staffed beds
• Candidates will float between ICU and general floor settings based on facility needs
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every third weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage is expected
• Uses Epic EMR; experience required
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• Current BLS (BCLS) certification required
• Valid Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License required at time of consideration; pending license may be accepted for Illinois-licensed candidates
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in airway management including endotracheal tube management, extubation, tracheostomy care, and suctioning techniques
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience administering inhaled medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Inhaled Flolan, Racemic Epinephrine, and others
• Experience with nebulizer delivery systems including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic
• ABG interpretation skills required
• Ability to walk relatively long distances across a large hospital campus
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Provide respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases across ICU and floor settings
• Comfortable managing mechanically ventilated patients is essential for this role
• This is an academic teaching hospital; candidates may occasionally be asked to precept respiratory therapy students
• Active AARC membership and a bachelor's degree (or active pursuit of one) in any field are strongly preferred
• Medium to dark gray scrubs are required
• Travelers may stay for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required; former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis; various lots and garages are accessible near the facility