Respiratory Therapist Job in Saint Louis, MO

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Allied is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is a 182-day position working 3x12 night shifts at $2,137.10 per week.

Position Requirements:

• Current RRT certification (BCLS and ACLS required)
• Minimum 2 years respiratory therapy experience
• First-time travelers accepted; pending license acceptable
• Epic experience required
• ABG interpretation competency

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Airway management including endotracheal tube suctioning, extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, and tracheostomy suctioning
• Medication administration: Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, inhaled medications, Nitric Oxide, and bronchodilators
• Nebulizer therapy and oxygen delivery including High Flow Nasal Cannula
• Ventilator management with PB840, PB980, and limited Hamilton ventilators; BiPAP and CPAP protocols including weaning
• Sputum specimen collection
• Care for adult and geriatric patient populations

Assignment Details:

• Start date: July 20, 2026
• Every third weekend required
• Will float within respiratory service line as needed
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed
• Guaranteed minimum: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• 72 hours orientation provided
• Pre-start modules required (up to 16 billable hours at $20/hr)
• Scrub color: Medium to dark gray

This assignment does not accept local candidates within a 75-mile radius of the facility.