Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Job in Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for our NICU. This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning June 29, 2026.

Position Details

• Shift: 3x12 nights, 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekly pay: $2,137.10
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• No on-call or floating outside scope
• 36 hours of orientation provided

Requirements

• Current RRT credential
• NICU and/or PICU experience (required)
• 2 years clinical experience minimum; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications: BCLS, RRT, NRP, PALS
• Missouri license required (compact licenses accepted; applicants without license may apply if willing to obtain MO licensure)

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with servo ventilators, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFO), and inhaled nitric oxide
• Mechanical ventilation weaning and tracheostomy care
• Aerosol setups, BiPAP, and CPAP management
• Pediatric critical care across neonatal to adult populations
• Level 1 trauma facility and emergency department experience valued

Facility Overview

Saint Louis Children's Hospital operates 400 licensed beds with 320 average daily census. You will chart in the EPIC system and work in a high-acuity pediatric environment.

Assignment Terms

• Maximum 2 RTO (request time off) requests allowed, up to 7 days each
• No RTO requests permitted during first week
• Scrub color: Any color or facility-provided T-shirts and jackets

This role requires a dedicated respiratory professional with NICU expertise ready to provide direct patient care in a pediatric critical care setting.