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NICU Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Saint Louis Children's Hospital

$1,814-2,414/week

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Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location

City: Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Guaranteed 36 hours per week
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

Facility Type

Children's Acute Care Hospital
Level 1 Trauma Facility
Teaching Hospital
Approximately 400 staffed beds

Job Description

Specialty: Respiratory Care with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and/or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience required
Skills required: Emergency Department (ED), Level 1 Trauma, NICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatrics
Floating within scope to meet facility needs: Not required
On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Facility

Saint Louis Children's Hospital

4.5rating(14 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Saint Louis Children's Hospital

5.0rating

Anonymous

PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (RN)

Staff Position

Review of Saint Louis Children's Hospital on Jan 30, 2026

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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 nurse 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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