Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level II trauma teaching hospital in Missouri. You will work in adult critical care, including ICUs, with Epic EMR proficiency and 2+ years of experience.

The role requires an RRT, BLS, MO license, and comfort with ventilator management and airway procedures. Teaching hospital experience and AARC membership are preferred, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• RRT credential and BLS certification required.
• Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner license required; license required if applicable.
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I preferred.
• Epic EMR experience required; teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred or actively pursued.
• Active AARC membership strongly preferred.
• Comfortable managing mechanically ventilated patients and treating acute/chronic respiratory diseases.

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15).
• Care for adults in critical care including ICUs and floor units.
• Floats within scope and service line to meet facility needs.
• Weekend requirement of every third weekend.
• Uses Epic charting system.
• Performs airway management including intubation suctioning and tracheostomy care.
• Administers inhaled medications and related therapies.
• Manages ventilators including weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Uses nebulizers and high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy.
• Performs ABG interpretation and cares for patients on ventilatory support.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

Airway management

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RRT credential

BLS certification

Missouri license required

Bachelor's degree or pursuing

Active AARC membership preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level II trauma teaching hospital requiring 2+ years of experience and Epic EMR proficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• RRT credential required
• BLS certification required
• Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License required; license required if applicable
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or higher (or actively working towards one) strongly preferred
• Active AARC membership strongly preferred
• Comfortable managing mechanically ventilated patients
• Ability to care for and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Works in adult critical care including ICUs and floor units
• Floats within scope and service line to meet facility needs
• Weekend requirement of every third weekend
• Uses Epic charting system
• Performs airway management including endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal and oral airway placement/suctioning, tracheostomy care, and sputum specimen collection
• Administers medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, and Xopenex
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, high pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Utilizes nebulizers (hand held, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic) and high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy
• Performs ABG interpretation
• Large hospital campus requiring ability to walk long distances
• Works at a short-term acute care, teaching hospital with over 1,250 staffed beds
• May occasionally be asked to precept respiratory therapy students
• Scrub color requirement: medium to dark gray
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Does not accept local candidates within a 75-mile radius
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months with a required 3-month break in service afterward
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the health system as a traveler
• Fit testing required; facial hair must allow for proper testing or candidate will be expected to shave

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-774354

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