Respiratory Therapist PRN

Select Specialty Hospital; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in St. Charles, MO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN day or night shifts, with a minimum of 4 shifts in 6 weeks. The role includes evaluating patients, delivering respiratory care, and assisting in critical care.

A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is offered; starting pay is $43/hour plus night and weekend differentials. ACLS and NBRC credentials required. The hospital emphasizes compassionate patient care and professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential NBRC or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation: transcript/diploma or GED.
• Current state licensure required.
• BLS certification by start date.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical or complex conditions.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes as needed.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Active NBRC credential

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential (NBRC or state equivalent)

Graduation proof: transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location

St. Charles, MO

Schedule

PRN Day or Night 5:30a/p-6p/a - minimum 4 shifts in a 6 week period

Compensation

$43 hourly + shift differentials for nights $5 and weekends $3.50

Sign-On Bonus

$7,500 NO COMMITMENT/REPAYMENT

About the Hospital

Select Specialty Hospital, Town and Country is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift).

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.