Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,233 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in St. Louis, Missouri.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 11/23/2026Duration: 26 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelAssignment OverviewShift: Nights, 3x12hrsHours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Nov 23, 2026Length: 26 weeksOpenings: 1DescriptionAmerican 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.DetailsNight shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)Works in adult critical care including ICUs and floor unitsFloats within scope and service line to meet facility needsWeekend requirement of every third weekendUses Epic charting systemPerforms airway management including endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal and oral airway placement/suctioning, tracheostomy care, and sputum specimen collectionAdministers medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, and XopenexManages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, high pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilationUtilizes nebulizers (hand held, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic) and high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapyPerforms ABG interpretationLarge hospital campus requiring ability to walk long distancesRequirementsMinimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist requiredRRT credential requiredBLS certification requiredMissouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License required; license required if applicableTrauma Level II experience requiredTrauma Level I experience preferredEpic EMR experience requiredTeaching hospital experience preferredBachelor's degree or higher (or actively working towards one) strongly preferredActive AARC membership strongly preferredComfortable managing mechanically ventilated patientsAbility to care for and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseasesAdditional InformationWorks at a short-term acute care, teaching hospital with over 1,250 staffed bedsMay occasionally be asked to precept respiratory therapy studentsScrub color requirement: medium to dark grayFirst-time travelers will be consideredDoes not accept local candidates within a 75-mile radiusRTO limited to no more than 7 days per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of assignmentStandard travelers may stay up to 18 months with a required 3-month break in service afterwardPermanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the health system as a travelerFit testing required; facial hair must allow for proper testing or candidate will be expected to shaveAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-774354. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAbout American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.