Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) located in St. Louis, MO. This full-time night-shift position involves providing respiratory care to a diverse patient population across multiple hospital units. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work confidently within a busy healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS)
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours, 1830 0700, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association (AHA) only; required licensure with Missouri Board for Respiratory Care
• Education Requirements: Not specified; experience requirement: 0 years
• Experience: 1 year of adult critical care, high-volume emergency department with trauma experience preferred, blood gas draw and interpretation skills advantageous
• Clinical Responsibilities: Providing respiratory therapy to adult and pediatric patients throughout the hospital, including neuro, trauma, CCU, SICU, ED, and CVICU units
• Additional Requirements: Pediatric patients are stabilized in the emergency department and transported to a sister hospital; strong, confident therapist with good time management skills and willingness to assist coworkers as needed.
• Schedule includes potential requirements for float rotation, as determined by the facility.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits