Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,820 per week

Focus Staff; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401(k) matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role requires evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and performing documentation. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and current CPR or BCLS certification. The position offers competitive pay, health insurance, and 401(k) matching. This is a travel position with 36 hours of work per week during 12-hour night shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• At least 2 years of work experience required.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to patients.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical patient management

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

CPR certification

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hour nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• At least 2 years of work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on location and experience.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• New licensing reimbursement.
• Job staffing in all 50 states.