Respiratory Therapist Job in Saint Louis, MO

ADEX Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 182-day travel assignment at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Allied in Saint Louis, MO. You will work 3x12 night shifts with weekly pay of $2,137.10.

Position Requirements:

• Current RRT certification and BCLS required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Epic system experience required
• Proficiency in airway management including endotracheal intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care with suctioning
• Competency with medication administration including albuterol, atrovent, combivent, inhaled flolan, inhaled steroids, lidocaine, nitric oxide, pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, and xopenex
• Experience with aerosol delivery systems, metered dose inhalers, and multiple nebulizer types
• High flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy experience
• Mechanical ventilation management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning protocols
• ABG interpretation skills required
• Experience with PB840 and PB980 ventilators preferred

Assignment Details:

• Start date: May 26, 2026
• Duration: 182 days
• Shift: 3x12 nights
• Guaranteed 3 shifts per 13-week contract period
• Every third weekend required
• Maximum 7 days RTO per 13-week period (none allowed during first week)
• 72 hours orientation included
• Float within scope to support facility needs
• Wear medium to dark gray scrubs
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics

You will manage complex respiratory cases, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and maintain compliance with all facility protocols and infection control standards throughout your assignment.