Registered Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$41-45/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 07:00)
- Approximately 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Weekend and call hours as required by the facility
- Float requirements as needed
Unit and Patient Population
- Respiratory department within a large hospital licensed for 767 beds
- Patient types include respiratory patients across multiple critical care areas: SICU, CCU, CVICU, Emergency Department, Neuro, and Trauma
- High volume, busy Emergency Department with trauma cases
- Pediatric patients stabilized in ED and transferred offsite
Equipment and Systems
- Avea ventilators, LTV transport ventilators, V60 Bipap, Bellavista ventilator (incoming), VapoTherm, Airvo for high flow oxygen therapy
- Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
- Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Experience working with adult patients
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Experience with blood gas draw, processing (GEM analyzer), and interpretation
Skills and Experience
- Strong background in adult critical care and trauma care
- Ability to manage high patient volumes efficiently
- Confident, strong therapist with good time management skills
- Willingness to assist coworkers as time allows
Dress Code
- Black scrubs required (facility standard)
This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 2 Trauma Center with nationally recognized specialty certifications and a high-acuity patient population in a well-established hospital setting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
Friendly, professional,
Cons
None
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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.
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About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- 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.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- 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.
- 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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