Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,160 per week

HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in St Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Respiratory Therapist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Start Date : ASAP Duration : 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours Employment Type : Travel Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT) St. Louis, Missouri Nights | 3x12s | 13 Weeks Start : ASAP We’re seeking skilled Travel Respiratory Therapists to provide essential respiratory care in a dynamic LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) setting. Candidates must be comfortable working nights and able to start quickly. Key Responsibilities : Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport under physician direction. Administer routine and advanced respiratory treatments, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, aerosol therapy, and oxygen therapy. Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and secretion management. Monitor patients using oximetry, capnography, and interpret chest x-rays for evaluation. Perform pulmonary function tests, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition. Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and percutaneous tracheostomies. Manage ventilatory equipment setup, self-testing, and ongoing patient monitoring. Conduct arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpret results for ventilation efficiency. Participate in code response and deliver CPR per BLS and ACLS protocols. Document all care provided, treatment response, and shift handoffs accurately. Maintain accurate charge entry and assist with equipment maintenance or troubleshooting. Requirements : Active Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri (or compact eligibility) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) strongly preferred Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute or LTAC setting BLS and ACLS certifications required Proficiency with mechanical ventilation and critical care respiratory protocols Ready to go to St. Louis? Apply today! humanedgealliedhealth.com HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID 10981. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Respiratory Therapist About HumanEdge Travel Healthcare HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!