Registered Respiratory Therapist
Washington, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel position at a Level III Trauma Center requiring 1+ years of experience and multiple life support certifications.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting offering comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric and pediatric services
• Respiratory department position
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7p-7a)
• Weekend hours as needed
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• Duties include setting up and operating therapeutic gas administration apparatus and mechanical ventilators
• Provides emergency care including external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, and CPR assistance
• Maintains patient charts with identification and therapy information

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ years of respiratory care experience, including emergency care and intensive care experience
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Experience with respiratory equipment required
• Basic nursery experience is a plus
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Current RCP license required in state of practice, if applicable
• No certifications expiring within first 30 days of assignment unless renewal documentation is provided
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Works in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility
• Located in a Level III Trauma Center offering specially trained trauma care staff
• Facility recognized with multiple quality and safety awards, including Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A
• Black scrub color required
• Up to 5 days of RTO allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates accepted, though rate may be adjusted based on distance from facility
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transition to a facility outside the radius