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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 7:30)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Locals not accepted
• Pending license accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 2 requests allowed

Facility Type

• Children's Acute Care Hospital
• Level 1 Trauma Facility
• Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 400
• Charting System: EPIC

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• NICU and/or PICU experience
• Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Level 1 trauma facility experience
• Pediatric critical care experience
• Pediatrics experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license (Missouri license accepted; pending license accepted)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA or AAP certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only; PALS RQI accepted with standard 2-year expiration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Fit Mask (N95) certification required and must be current before starting; on-site testing not available for RRTs
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination (Td acceptable for renewals)
  • Negative TB test (2 PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required; no exemptions allowed for NICU or newborn nursery staff
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • State-specific searches as applicable (Missouri and Illinois)
  • Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments (not required for this position)
• Professional License Verification via NURSYS (for Missouri)
• Education Verification of highest related degree required before start

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Pediatric Pharmacology exam required (not required for NICU)
• Unit-specific competency exams required annually, including pediatric competency if joint exam unavailable
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required; must meet passing score
• Pass/Fail medication test at orientation

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement signed prior to start, updated annually
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire completed annually
• Confidentiality Form signed annually
• Regulatory Compliance Education completed annually with minimum 80% score
• Hand Hygiene and Fingernail Policies reviewed and acknowledged prior to start
• Dress Code Policy reviewed and acknowledged prior to start
• References: Two professional references required; supervisors preferred within last year
• Employment Application must be submitted and uploaded
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• MO FCSR Worker Registration Form required (time sensitive; results take up to 7 business days)

Notes

• Candidates must have facial hair that allows proper fit testing or be willing to shave
• PAPR use only allowed with medical or religious exemption and facility approval
• First-time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is not required
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Locals are not accepted for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric acute care and trauma environment with a focus on respiratory care requiring specialized NICU/PICU experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, certifications, and competency testing is mandatory.