RRT
Saint Louis, MO
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,184/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$684/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,500/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | St. Louis, MO | 26 Weeks
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 26-week travel assignment at one of the largest teaching hospitals in the Midwest. The RT will provide respiratory care across ICU and floor populations while working in a high-acuity academic medical center.
Shift:
• 3x12 Nights
• 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• 36 Guaranteed Hours
Pay:
• Up to $2,184/week
Requirements:
• RRT Credential (Required – Hard Stop)
• Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• BLS
• Minimum 2 Years Respiratory Therapy Experience
• Epic Experience Required
Preferred:
• AARC Membership
• Bachelor's Degree
• Level I Trauma Experience
Skills:
• Adult Critical Care
• Ventilator Management
• BiPAP / CPAP
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Nitric Oxide Therapy
• Intubation Assist
• Extubation
• Tracheostomy Care
• Bronchoscopy Support
• ABG Collection & Interpretation
• Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
• Airway Management
Patient Population:
• Adult Critical Care
• Acute Respiratory Failure
• Chronic Respiratory Disease
• ICU and Floor Patients
Equipment:
• PB840 Ventilators
• PB980 Ventilators
• Hamilton Ventilators
Facility Highlights:
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• 1,259-Bed Academic Medical Center
• Major Teaching Hospital
• Epic EMR
• High-Acuity Critical Care Environment
Additional Details:
• Every 3rd Weekend
• Floating Within Respiratory Service Line
• No Locals Within 75 Miles
• Maximum 7 Days RTO
• 26-Week Assignment
Employer
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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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