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Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU
Saint Louis, Missouri
Saint Louis Children's Hospital

$1,965-2,770/week

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Respiratory Care RRT: Saint Louis, Missouri

Assignment Overview

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Facility type: Children's acute care teaching hospital with 400 staffed beds
Level 1 trauma facility

Schedule and Hours

Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:30)
Hours per day: 12
Hours per week: 36
Guaranteed hours: 36
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
On-call: Not required
Floating: Not required to float within scope to meet facility needs
RTO restrictions: 2 requests

Requirements

Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
Experience working with NICU or PICU patients
Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
Experience in a(n) Emergency Department setting
Registered Respiratory Therapist experience

Onboarding and Compliance

Facility photo badge (taken within 6 months of start)
Regulatory compliance education quiz, scored 80% or higher
Required policy acknowledgements, including HIPAA, confidentiality, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code
Scrub color: any color, or facility T-shirts or jackets

Facility

Saint Louis Children's Hospital

4.5rating(15 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Saint Louis Children's Hospital

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Behavioral Health (RN)

Contract Position

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Childrens
294 beds

ADDRESSOne Children's PlaceSaint Louis, MO 63110

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Pediatric 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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