Travel Contract

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

$2,004/week

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Overview

Start Date11/02/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

3% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Respiratory Therapist pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$2,004/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Allied Health Professional (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Description

RRT

Overview

Travel/contract role in Saint Joseph, Missouri
Night shift: 3x12 hours, 18:00–06:30
36 hours per week
Patient ratio: 1:12–16
3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Contract length: 13 weeks
First-time travelers are accepted
Scrubs: any color
RTO limit: 2 requests per contract

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Drivers License/State ID
Background check
EPLS/GSA/SAM
HHS/OIG
Education verification
Missouri MO EDL search results
NURSYS verification
State license verification
Drug screen within 30 days of start
2 professional references within 3 years of start
Employment application
Skills checklist
Work history verification
Physical exam within the last 12 months
Fit mask testing
Negative TB or chest X-ray
Rubeola (Measles) documentation
Mumps documentation
Rubella documentation
Hepatitis B documentation
Varicella documentation
Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
Basic Dysrhythmia exam
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
Competency exam

Certifications

Preferred

None stated

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)

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Ultrasound Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

5.0rating

Fantastic!

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

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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