Registered Respiratory Therapist - ICU and General Floors
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,988/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 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) - Travel/Contract
Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
Position Details
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 26 weeks
- Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours (18:45 - 7:15)
- Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
- Work Setting: ICU and general floors
- Rotation: Every third weekend rotation; some holiday shifts required
- Floating: Clinicians expected to float within scope between ICUs and floors
- Block Schedule: Not accommodated
- Local Radius Rule: Candidates must be outside a 75-mile radius (locals not accepted)
- Pending License: Accepted
- Maximum Requested Time Off (RTO): No more than 7 days
- Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks
Facility Type
- Short Term Acute Care
- Teaching hospital environment
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri (pending license accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Employer
Host Healthcare
234 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I love working with her! She is always up front and makes sure that everything is in line! She is always on the ball and never leaves any questions unanswered. She is the best recruiter that I have ever worked with! I can’t thank her enough for everything she does for me! She always checks in and makes sure the assignments are going great and if I need anything. Thank you for all you do!
Cons
I have worked with her since September 2025 and I don’t have one bad thing that I could say about her!
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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.
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About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Registered 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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