Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,135 per week
Schedule
Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- Valid respiratory therapy certification
- Completion of relevant educational programs
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Missouri licensure
- Minimum of 0 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pediatric respiratory therapy
- Familiarity with advanced ventilatory equipment and procedures
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Pediatric (RT PEDS) specialty role in Saint Louis, Missouri. This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients, including operating ventilatory equipment, performing assessments, and assisting with related procedures. The respiratory therapist will evaluate patient condition, develop treatment plans, and educate patients and families upon discharge. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of working independently within clinical protocols.
Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist will perform routine and emergent treatments, including ventilator management, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, pulmonary function testing, and emergency resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines. Responsibilities include documenting all treatments and patient responses, communicating effectively with the medical team, and ensuring proper equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.