Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,739/weekOverview
- Start Date11/26/2026
- 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
RRT - Respiratory Therapy
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Employment Type: Travel Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Respiratory Floor: Respiratory Openings: 1 Assignment Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 3x12, 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
- 1+ year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with experience within the last year
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Experience working with adult patients
- Experience working with trauma patients
- Experience in a critical care setting
- Experience in an emergency department setting
- Valid driver's license
Unit Information
- Licensed beds (facility): 767
- Patient ratios: Based on a point system and dependent on staffing
- Equipment: Avea ventilators, LTV transport, V60 Bipap (Bellavista on the way), Vapo therm and Airvo for high flow
- Patient types: Respiratory patients throughout all areas of the hospital, SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma
- Pediatric patients: Stabilized in the ED and transported to a sister hospital
Facility Highlights
- Level 2 Trauma Center, the only one in the South County area
- Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level 1 STEMI Center
Personality Fit
Confident therapist with good time management skills who is willing to help coworkers as time allows.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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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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