Respiratory Therapist
Cape Girardeau, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift travel assignment requiring 4+ years of experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Unit of a 245-bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center
• Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient population
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift, 18:00-06:30
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating holiday coverage
• Call requirements as required by facility
• Floating as required by facility

Requirements

• RRT license required if applicable
• BLS and ACLS certification from AHA required
• NRP and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 4+ years of respiratory therapy experience
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty being submitted
• Experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations required
• Critical care experience preferred
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1-April 1, with no declinations accepted

Additional Information

• Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care according to physician's orders
• Consult with physicians on effectiveness of therapy
• Act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire week for orientation
• Black scrubs required; torn clothing and open-toed shoes are not permitted
• Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are restricted to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer outside the radius