Respiratory Therapist
Kansas City, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,006/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 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
Respiratory Therapist
Job Overview
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Employment type: Travel
- Contract length: 12 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Deliver medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
- Maintain airways
- Perform ventilator management
- Insert arterial lines
- Assist with intubations
- Perform pulmonary function studies
- Perform cardiac and pulmonary stress tests
- Obtain blood gases
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
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.
About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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