Registered Respiratory Therapist
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP) – Nights

Location: St. Louis, MO
Schedule: Full-Time | Nights | 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
Compensation: $27.00–$47.00/hour, based on qualifications and relevant experience
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 for eligible candidates

Join a leading St. Louis hospital as a full-time Respiratory Therapist and provide high-quality respiratory care in a collaborative acute-care environment. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced therapists and new graduates looking to build a long-term career with strong benefits, professional development, and advanced clinical exposure.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care primarily to adult and geriatric patients.
• Assess patients and perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and other respiratory support needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Document care accurately in Epic.
• Educate patients, families, students, and team members on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Support critical-care respiratory services as needed, including ventilator support, bronchoscopies, BLS, and other advanced clinical responsibilities.

Schedule

• Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
• Every third weekend rotation
• Rotating holidays; four of eight holidays worked annually
• One on-call shift during each six-week scheduling period

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC accredited).
• Active RRT or RCP credential required; CRT-only candidates are not eligible.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license, as required for practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, age-appropriate respiratory care in an acute-care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• Prior adult acute-care, ICU, emergency department, ventilator, or pulmonary experience.
• Epic experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $27.00–$47.00, based on experience and qualifications.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus: $5,000 paid at 90 days and $5,000 after one year of employment. Two-year work commitment required.
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 based on distance and eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and legal benefits.
• Employer-paid disability coverage.
• Retirement contribution plus 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition assistance available from day one.
• Paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and adoption assistance.

Apply today to learn more about this direct-hire Respiratory Therapist opportunity in St. Louis.