Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night ICU

American Traveler; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Housing stipend

401(k) match

24/7 support

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment in St. Louis, Missouri. The role requires 2+ years of experience, RRT credential, BLS, and Epic EMR proficiency in a Level II trauma teaching hospital.

Work includes adult critical care, ICU and floor units, with 3x12 hour nights and a 36-hour work week. Travel housing stipends and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs airway management including ET suctioning, extubation, airway placement, tracheostomy care, and sputum collection.
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP/CPAP, high pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from ventilation.
• Uses nebulizers and high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy.
• Performs ABG interpretation.
• Floats within scope and service line to meet facility needs.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist experience

RRT credential

BLS certification

Trauma II experience

Epic EMR experience

Teaching hospital experience

AARC membership preferred

Ventilator management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment in St. Louis, Missouri. The role requires 2+ years of experience, RRT credential, BLS, and Epic EMR proficiency in a Level II trauma teaching hospital.

Work includes adult critical care, ICU and floor units, with 3x12 hour nights and a 36-hour work week. Travel housing stipends and comprehensive benefits are offered.