Registered Respiratory Therapist
Washington, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of experience for a day shift travel assignment at an acute care Level III Trauma Center in Washington, MO.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric services
• Respiratory Therapy department
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend hours as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed
• EMR: Epic
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care
• Current RCP license in the state of practice (license required if applicable)
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Experience with respiratory equipment including therapeutic gas administration apparatus and mechanical ventilators
• 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

• Responsibilities include setting up and operating therapeutic gas administration apparatus and mechanical ventilators
• Provides emergency care such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Maintains charts containing patient identification and therapy information
• The facility is designated as the only Level III Trauma Center between St. Louis and Jefferson City, as well as a Level II Stroke Center and Level II STEMI Center
• Basic nursery experience is a plus
• Black scrubs required
• 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 are subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a separation period or facility change is required
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documentation of a scheduled renewal is provided