Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
St. Louis, MO
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

$2,066/week

Overview

  • Start Date07/20/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration20 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Description

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.


Minimum Requirements: 

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
  • Current state license in good standing with the State License Board.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT; one year experience is acceptable if documented in facility notes as preferred, but 2 years is required by the client.
  • BCLS (BLS) certification required.
  • Epic electronic medical record experience required.
  • Experience with airway management and suctioning including endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal airway suctioning, oral airway placement, oropharyngeal suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy suctioning.
  • Medication administration experience with inhaled and aerosolized therapies including albuterol, ipratropium (Atrovent), combivent, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, lidocaine, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), Pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, and levalbuterol (Xopenex).
  • Experience with aerosol medication delivery systems.
  • Willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs.
  • Weekend requirement: every third weekend.
  • Locals not accepted within a 75-mile radius; pending license accepted.
  • RTO restriction: no more than 7 days off; guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancellation rules apply as outlined by the client).

Preferred:

  • First-time travel clinicians accepted.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.


Assignment Details

  • Facility Type: Hospital.
  • Shift Name: Nights.
  • Shift Pattern: Night 3x12-hour.
  • Shift Hours: 18:45 - 07:15.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend.
  • Clinician expected to float within scope to meet facility needs.
  • Pending license accepted.


Location Highlights


St. Louis offers a mix of urban and riverside lifestyle with a variety of cultural and outdoor attractions. The Gateway Arch National Park sits on the Mississippi River waterfront and is a 5- to 10-minute drive from downtown museum and entertainment districts. Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the U.S., is about 4 miles west of downtown and includes the St. Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Zoo, and extensive bike and walking trails. The Delmar Loop entertainment district features dining, live music venues, and the St. Louis Walk of Fame within a 10- to 20-minute commute from many central neighborhoods. For riverfront recreation, the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers provide boating and scenic trails along the waterfront within a 15- to 30-minute drive. Commuters can access MetroLink light rail service providing connections across the metropolitan area and to regional transit hubs. The area fits clinicians seeking an urban, walkable environment with access to parks, cultural institutions, and riverfront activities.


Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

  • Weekly, On-Time Pay because that’s how it should be.
  • Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
  • 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
  • Competitive Referral Bonuses.
  • 100% Paid Housing Available.
  • Travel & License Reimbursement.


Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.


EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #445252. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Jackson HealthPros

About

Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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