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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

$1,566-2,025/week

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 07:00)
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours

Job Description

Work in the Respiratory Department on a night shift schedule.
Facility licensed for 767 beds with a high-volume, busy Emergency Department including Trauma cases.
Patient care includes respiratory patients across multiple units: SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma.
Pediatric patients are stabilized in the ED and then transported to a sister hospital.
Equipment used includes Avea ventilators, LTV transport ventilators, V60 Bipap, Bellavista (incoming), VapoTherm, and Airvo for high flow oxygen therapy.
Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri.
Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Facility

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.0rating(41 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

5.0rating

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Review of Mercy Hospital Saint Louis on Apr 24, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
825 beds

ADDRESS615 South New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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