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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Respiratory Care with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and/or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience required.
• Facility Type: Children's Acute Care Hospital, Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital.
• Shift Requirements: Weekend shifts every other weekend.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Locals: Not accepted.
• Pending License: Accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 2 requests allowed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Education Verification: Verification of highest related education required.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start.
  • Fit mask test (N95 respirator) required and must be current.
  • Immunizations and titers including Tdap, TB test or equivalent, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella.
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including a comprehensive panel.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Competency Exams: Pediatric pharmacology and unit-specific competency exams required annually.
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year.
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start.

Certifications (may be required or preferred depending on unit)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) if applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) if applicable

Facility Policies & Compliance

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules and HIPAA acknowledgment annually.
• Required to review and sign policies including hand hygiene, fingernail, dress code, latex allergy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Badge photo required within 6 months of start.
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) registration required.
• Various state-specific background and exclusion checks required for Missouri and Illinois placements.

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position.
• On-call shifts are not required.
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a pediatric and neonatal critical care environment.
• Candidates must adhere to all facility policies and complete all required documentation prior to start.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with NICU/PICU experience seeking a travel contract in a pediatric acute care setting.