Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph, MO
HonorVet Technologies
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$3,044/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- Duration10 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Location : Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : Night 3x12-Hour (18:00 - 06:30), Night 4x12-Hour (18:00 - 06:30)
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist
Shift: Alternating 3 or 4 x 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
Required Certifications:
- BLS
- RRT
Experience Required:
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- First-time travelers accepted (experienced travelers preferred as there are no other RRTs on the unit)
Schedule Requirements:
- Every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts per contract)
- Potential floating required to the Medical Center Unit
- Self-scheduling available
- Locals accepted at a lower rate (within a 50-mile radius)
- RTO restriction: Maximum 2 requests per contract
Patient Population / Unit Details
Candidates will work with a wide variety of respiratory diagnoses, including but not limited to:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- COVID-19
- Influenza
- Rhinovirus
- Cystic Fibrosis
- COPD
- Respiratory Failure
Special Procedures
- Bronchoscopy
- Ventilator weaning
- Tracheostomy suctioning and care
- Thoracentesis
Special Equipment
- Airvo
- Servo-u ventilators
- Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilator (IPV)
- Standard ventilators
Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph, MO
- 352 certified beds
- Level II Trauma Center
- Level II Stroke Center
Charting System: EPIC
Parking: Free
Employer
HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
About Saint Joseph, MO
As a travel nurse in Saint Joseph, MO here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Saint Joseph has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Variety of restaurants, local art scene, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities near the Missouri River.
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