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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

$1,705-2,081/week

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Overview

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment type: Travel
Specialty: Respiratory
Shift: Days, 3x12, 06:30–19:00
Weekly hours: 36
Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS
Experience working with Adult patients
Driver's License
Adult critical care experience
Respiratory Therapist experience

Preferred Qualifications

PALS
Blood gas draw, blood gas processing on GEM, and blood gas interpretation

Work Setting

Respiratory patients across the hospital, including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and trauma areas
Weekend and call coverage as required by the facility
Float requirements as required by the facility

Additional Notes

Black scrubs required
Pediatric patients are stabilized in the ED and transferred to a sister hospital

Facility

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.1rating(40 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

5.0rating

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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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