Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $1890 per week.

Trusted Health; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Missouri. You will provide direct patient care in respiratory therapy across units, following physician orders and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements include a valid license, 4 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months, and Epic experience preferred. Vaccinations (COVID and flu) are required, and eligibility requirements apply for local vs travel status.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with current credentials.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician orders.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical care experience

Epic experience

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment.Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directlyto jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency,eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket.Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to amore modern way to work.

Shift:

6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Experience:

• 4 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• 3 months of Epic experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role will require floating to multiple units
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Declinations not accepted.
• Flu vaccination required for submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:

Experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Critical care experience preferred.

Unit Details:

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care according to physician's orders.
• Consults physicians on the effectiveness of therapy.
• Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Weekend hours are required as determined by the facility.
• Call is required as determined by the facility.
• Night shift orients on day shift and must be available the entire week for orientation.

5 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027, 05/31/2027, 07/04/2027, 09/06/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 12 months

Driver's license required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-09
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3