Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and/or PICU experience for a night shift position at a Level 1 trauma children's acute care teaching hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Details

• Children's acute care teaching hospital with 400 staffed beds, designated as a Level 1 trauma facility
• Respiratory Care unit serving a pediatric patient population, including NICU and PICU
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• No floating required
• Epic EMR; experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Current RRT credential and BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• NICU and/or PICU experience required
• Experience in ED and pediatric critical care required
• Level 1 trauma facility experience required
• Valid Missouri state license required for consideration; Illinois candidates may be considered with a pending IL license
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services to critically ill pediatric patients across NICU, PICU, and ED settings
• Scrub color is open; facility-branded t-shirts and jackets are also acceptable
• No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• Former permanent employees of BJC facilities must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may work at BJC facilities for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break is required before returning
• Allied and non-clinical travelers are limited to 12 months of service, followed by a mandatory 6-month break