Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of pediatric/neonatal experience for a night shift travel assignment in a hospital pediatric respiratory therapy unit in Springfield, MO.

Details

• Work in a hospital-based pediatric respiratory therapy unit serving Peds, PICU, and NICU patients
• Pediatric and neonatal patient population across an estimated 62 beds
• Patient ratios are variable
• Equipment includes Draeger VN500, Hamilton G-5, Oscillator, and Jet Vent
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:30–07:00)
• No weekend hours required
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirements: as needed within peds/neonatal areas

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college program in Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current state license in the state of practice (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric and neonatal experience, including prior Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care experience
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA only), NRP, and PALS
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory care interventions and procedures for pediatric and neonatal patients, including initiating and managing ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment
• Participate in physician rounds and communicate patient goals and status changes to interdisciplinary team members
• Provide patient and caregiver education and maintain timely, accurate documentation
• Assist in the evaluation of new products, equipment, and procedures
• Functions as a preceptor or resource person as needed
• Black scrubs are required; no other scrub colors are acceptable
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments between November 1 and 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
• Candidates living 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
• 13-week assignment