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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$2,031-2,137/week

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

Location

Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Details

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Shift: Three 12-hour shifts per week (Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Holiday work: Some holidays required
Work Areas: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and general floors
Teaching: May be asked to precept respiratory therapy students
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital, Level Trauma
Charting System: EPIC
Walking: Ability to walk relatively long distances on a large campus is important
Local Radius Rule: Candidates must be outside a 75-mile radius (no locals accepted)
Pending License: Accepted
Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off allowed
Floating: Clinicians expected to float within scope to meet facility needs

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri (pending license accepted)
Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(134 reviews)

13 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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Med Surg (RN)

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Short Term Acute Care
1,394 beds

ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110

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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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