Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Joplin, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of acute care experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Joplin, MO.

Details

• Respiratory therapy department at an acute care hospital
• Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and Level 2 STEMI Center
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 3x12-hour shifts per week
• 13-week contract
• Weekends required as determined by facility
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active BLS certification required
• NRP, ACLS, and PEARS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapist experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Post-secondary (undergraduate) education preferred
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
• A valid U.S. Social Security Number is required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Evaluate patient reactions to all forms of respiratory therapy and recommend corresponding treatment plans
• Collaborate and interact with patients, physicians, and nursing staff
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills are essential for this role
• Flu vaccination or an approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs are required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not acceptable
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be compensated at a reduced rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• The facility has earned a CMS 3-Star Rating and recognitions including the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award