Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult critical care and high-volume ED/trauma experience for a day shift travel assignment at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Details

• Work in a busy respiratory department at a 767-licensed-bed Level 2 Trauma Center and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Respiratory patients across multiple units including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma
• Pediatric patients are stabilized in the ED and transferred to a sister facility — no ongoing pediatric caseload
• Patient ratios are based on a point system and dependent on staffing
• Equipment includes Avea ventilators, LTV transport ventilator, V60 BiPAP, Bellavista (incoming), Vapotherm, and Airvo for high-flow therapy
• EMR: Epic
• Day shift, 3x12s, 06:30–19:00
• Weekend and call requirements are per facility needs
• Float requirements are per facility needs
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• RRT license, active and in good standing with the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy
• Adult critical care experience required
• High-volume, busy ED with trauma experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• PALS preferred
• Blood gas draw, processing on GEM, and interpretation experience preferred
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across all areas of the hospital, including critical care, cardiovascular, neurological, trauma, and emergency settings
• Strong time management skills and willingness to collaborate with fellow therapists are important for success in this role
• Black scrubs required; Mercy standard scrubs must be black
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius