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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

$1,739-2,025/week

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Role

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Specialty: Respiratory
Travel assignment
Nights, 3x12, 1830 - 0700
36 guaranteed hours per week
13-week assignment
1 opening

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
Registered Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
Driver's License
Adult Critical Care experience
High volume busy ED with Trauma experience
Blood gas draw
Blood gas processing on GEM
Blood gas interpretation
Flu vaccination or approved exemption is required for travelers from November 1-April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Qualifications

PALS

Unit / Setting

Respiratory floor
767 licensed beds
Respiratory patients throughout all areas of the hospital, including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma
Adult critical care
High-volume busy ED with Trauma experience

Schedule / Logistics

Weekend hours as required by facility
Call as required by facility
Float requirements as required by facility

Equipment / Systems

Avea ventilators
LTV transport
V60 Bipap
Bellavista
Vapo therm
Airvo for high flow
EPIC

Facility

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.0rating(41 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Anonymous

Stepdown (RN)

5.0rating

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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