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Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$41-45/hour

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$41-45/hour

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1830 - 0700)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: As required by facility
Call Requirements: As required by facility
Float Requirements: As required by facility

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
Experience working with adult patients

Unit and Patient Information

Unit Type: Respiratory Therapy
Patient Population: Respiratory patients across multiple units including Surgical ICU (SICU), Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), Emergency Department (ED), Neurology, and Trauma
Patient Acuity: Adult critical care, high volume busy ED with trauma experience required
Equipment Used:
- Avea ventilators
- LTV transport ventilators
- V60 Bipap (with Bellavista coming soon)
- VapoTherm and Airvo for high flow oxygen therapy
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Skills and Experience

Must Have:
- Adult critical care experience
- Experience in a high-volume, busy Emergency Department with trauma patients
Preferred:
- Blood gas draw and processing on GEM analyzer
- Blood gas interpretation skills

Work Environment and Culture

Dress Code: Black scrubs (facility standard)
Personality Fit: Strong, confident therapist with good time management skills; willing to assist coworkers as time allows
Additional Notes: Pediatric patients are stabilized in the ED and then transported to a nearby facility

Facility Highlights

Level 2 Trauma Center
Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
Level 1 STEMI Center
Advanced Certification in Heart Failure
Recognized for quality heart failure care

This position requires compliance with flu vaccination or approved exemption from November 1 through April 1.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1039 reviews)

224 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I had an amazing experience working with Mikayla Serafin as my travel nurse recruiter. As this was my first travel contract, I was a little nervous going in, but she made the entire process feel smooth and seamless from start to finish. Her communication was excellent—she was always available, responsive, and quick to find answers to any questions I had. I truly felt like she had my best interests in mind at all times, and I never once felt pressured into making decisions. Mikayla is supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about the nurses she works with. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering travel nursing—she will not disappoint!

Cons

I honestly don’t have any, that’s how great Host Healthcare is.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel 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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