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

Days | 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 days 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 #10982. 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!