Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,732 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. TotalMed Allied is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency that staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs and matching caregivers with the right organization. The position requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function.
• Report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze sample according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Requirements

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with NBRC‑CRT certification.
• Current BLS and ACLS; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (some references note 2 years).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, for a 13‑week travel assignment.