Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Insurance Day 1

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment in Missouri. Requires 1+ year of adult critical care and trauma experience and Missouri licensed RRT if applicable. You will work in a Level 2 Trauma Center across SICU/CCU/ED, using Avea ventilators and EPIC EMR.

Shift is 3×12s, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM; weekend call and floating as needed. BLS/ACLS required; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• RRT licensed with Missouri Board for Respiratory Care
• 1+ year of adult critical care and trauma experience
• BLS and ACLS certification from AHA
• PALS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Respiratory department serving SICU/CCU/ED/Trauma units
• Level 2 Trauma Center licensed for 767 beds
• Ventilator and equipment management (Aveda, LTV, V60, Vapotherm, Airvo)
• EMR: EPIC
• Night shift 3x12s, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend and call as needed; floating as required
• Stabilize pediatric patients and transfer when needed
• Dress code: black scrubs; flu vaccine or exemption
• Time management and teamwork are essential

Skills

RRT

BLS ACLS

PALS preferred

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment requiring 1+ years of adult critical care and trauma experience.

Requirements

• RRT required, licensed with Missouri Board for Respiratory Care (license required if applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certification from AHA only required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in adult critical care and high-volume ED trauma settings
• Blood gas draw, processing on GEM, and interpretation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Respiratory department serving all areas of the hospital including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma units
• Facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center licensed for 767 beds
• Patient ratios based on a point system dependent on staffing
• Uses Avea ventilators, LTV transport, V60 Bipap, Vapotherm, and Airvo high flow equipment
• EMR system is EPIC
• Night shift schedule, 3x12s, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend and call requirements as needed by facility
• Floating required as needed by facility
• Pediatric patients are stabilized in the ED and transported to a sister hospital
• Strong, confident therapist with good time management skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Black scrubs required per facility dress code
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Up to 5 days of RTO allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles, subject to facility-specific contract limitations

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-783876

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