Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jefferson City, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift float position requiring 2+ years of experience and ACLS, BLS, NRP, and RRT certifications.

Details

• Float position covering respiratory therapy needs throughout the entire hospital
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Block scheduling is allowed
• Mandatory floating required, including coverage of Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Pediatric Critical Care settings
• May float to Patient Observer (Sitter) duties as needed
• Cerner charting system preferred
• On-call availability required
• Weekend work required
• Rotating shifts including work during inclement weather

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Active MO state or Compact license required in hand at time of consideration - license required if applicable
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, and RRT certifications required
• CRT certification not accepted
• Pending RRT license acceptable
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Ability to work the full term of the contract and assigned shift
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy duties including ventilator management, airway management, ABG interpretation, and medication administration via various delivery systems
• Provide care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations including patients with ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and respiratory distress syndrome
• May assist with high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal/pediatric respiratory support including CPAP, ECMO, and oscillating ventilator management
• Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with routine exposure to patients with contagious illnesses
• Minimum 50% holiday coverage required during the contract
• Maximum of 10 RTO days allowed
• Re-orientation not required for returning travelers within 18 months of their last assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts or 9 months of consecutive service before a mandatory 6-month break is required