Travel Contract

Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$2,002/week

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Overview

Start Date09/21/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

2% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Registered Respiratory Therapist pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$2,002/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Allied Health Professional (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Description

Respiratory Therapist

Job Overview

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours
Weekly hours: 36
Contract length: 13 weeks
Patient ratio: 1:12–16
Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
First-time travelers: Accepted
Scrubs: Any color
RTO limit: 2 requests per contract

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance / Onboarding

Driver’s license or state ID
Background check
Education verification
State-specific search for Missouri
EPLS/GSA/SAM check
HHS/OIG check
NURSYS verification
State license verification
Drug screen within 30 days of start
Physical exam within the last 12 months
Fit testing completed onsite
Negative TB test or chest X-ray
Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
References: 2 professional references within 3 years of start
Employment application
Skills checklist
Work history verification

Additional Notes

Basic dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam is required
Competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam are required as applicable to the profession/specialty
Confidentiality agreement, code of conduct acknowledgement, demographic form, and orientation quiz must be completed before start

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)

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Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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Review of Marissa Morgan on Feb 9, 2024

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

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