Travel ContractRegistered Respiratory Therapist
$2,203/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph, MO
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,203/weekPosted Today
Overview
- Start Date10/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Estimated total pay
$2,203/week- Estimated taxable pay$936/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Shift: 3x12 Nights | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
Contract: 13 weeks
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Orientation: 36 hours
RTO: Maximum 2 requests/contract
Requirements
- RRT certification
- BLS
- Minimum 1 year RRT experience
- 2 years experience preferred/required per compliance
- Epic experience required/preferred
- Patient ratio experience: 1:12–16
- 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
- 50+ mile radius rule
- Pending licenses accepted at submission, but license must be active/in hand before start
- Flu vaccine required; medical/religious exemptions allowed
- COVID vaccine not required
Patient Population
- Neonates
- Infants
- Pediatrics
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Clinical Areas
RRT may work across:
- ICU
- Cardiac
- Surgical Stepdown
- Telemetry
- Orthopedics
- NICU
- Pediatric floor
- ED
- PACU
- Cath Lab
- Oncology
- SDU
Key Skills
- Ventilator management and weaning
- Intubation assistance
- Extubation
- BiPAP/CPAP
- HFNC
- Trach care
- Airway suctioning
- ABG collection and interpretation
- Pulmonary hygiene
- Bronchoscopy
- Chest physiotherapy
- ARDS/respiratory distress management
- Neonatal/pediatric respiratory care
Employer
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About Saint Joseph, MO
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Saint Joseph, MO here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
- Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Saint Joseph has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- Variety of restaurants, local art scene, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities near the Missouri River.
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