Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, MO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$540/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,627/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days | 3×12s | 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Weekend: Every Other
Call: No
First-Time Travelers: Yes
Local Candidates: No – 75-mile radius rule
Charting: EPIC
REQUIREMENTS:
• 2+ years of RRT experience
• Active RRT credential – CRT-only candidates not accepted
• BLS required
• NRP preferred
• PALS preferred
• HARD STOP: NICU and/or PICU experience REQUIRED
• Pediatric/Neonatal respiratory experience required
• Experience with pediatric critical care, NICU, ED and Level I trauma preferred
• Must have experience with ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, suctioning and airway management
• Experience with nitric oxide and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation preferred
Employer
Bestica
8 nurses recommend working with Bestica
Pros
Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.
Cons
None
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We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.
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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