Pediatric Respiratory Therapist RRT
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of NICU and/or PICU experience for a night shift position at a Level I trauma children's hospital.

Details

• Children's acute care teaching hospital with 400 staffed beds
• Respiratory Care Department role covering NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics, and ED settings
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating outside of service line
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• RRT credential required (CRT not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with NICU and/or PICU experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I trauma facility experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, including CPAP/BiPAP and high frequency oscillator preferred
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication administration via aerosol and nebulizer delivery systems
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Valid MO state license required at time of consideration, or compact license matching permanent residence
• IL license in hand required at time of consideration (pending IL license acceptable with notation)
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services to pediatric and neonatal patients in NICU, PICU, and ED settings
• Perform airway management, oxygen therapy, and ventilator management duties
• Administer medications via various delivery systems including MDI, aerosol, and nebulizer
• Work within a Level I trauma, teaching hospital environment
• Scrub color is flexible or facility-branded apparel accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted within standard terms, but candidates residing within 75 miles are not eligible for traveler rates
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months with a required 3-month break in service afterward
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO limited to 2 requests per contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment