NICU Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,989/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- , Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU
Location
- City: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
Facility Type
- Children's Acute Care Hospital
- Level 1 Trauma Facility
- Teaching Hospital
- Approximately 400 staffed beds
Job Description
- Specialty: Respiratory Care with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and/or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience required
- Skills required: Emergency Department (ED), Level 1 Trauma, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics
- Floating within scope to meet facility needs: Not required
- On-call: Not required
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Saint Louis, MO
As a travel nurse 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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