Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Hospital Travel Contract in St. Louis, MO

Join a hospital-based respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel contract in St. Louis, Missouri. This on-site respiratory therapy job is ideal for an experienced RRT who provides hands-on patient care, operates advanced ventilators, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Located in the desirable 63131 area, the St. Louis region offers welcoming suburban communities, excellent dining, scenic parks, and convenient access to cultural and recreational attractions.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: St. Louis, Missouri, 63131 area
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital
• Employment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,590–$1,700
• Schedule: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or equivalent professional respiratory therapy certification
• Valid authorization to practice respiratory therapy in Missouri
• At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience; hospital-based experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required based on facility policy
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary care teams
• Ability to work scheduled 12-hour night shifts in an on-site hospital environment

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care and evaluate patients to recommend appropriate treatment plans within the scope of professional practice
• Administer prescribed oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, and invasive or non-invasive ventilatory therapies
• Set up, self-test, operate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and other respiratory procedures according to policy
• Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and related procedures
• Conduct oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function measurements, arterial punctures, and other diagnostic assessments as permitted
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and demonstrate basic arrhythmia recognition
• Provide patient and family education regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and discharge needs
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Transport patients safely into and out of the facility as medically prescribed
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, equipment checks, and charges accurately
• Communicate patient status and treatment effectiveness with attending and pulmonary physicians and provide thorough shift-to-shift handoff reports
• Support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, and other respiratory care duties as assigned

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract and join a hospital respiratory care team in St. Louis, Missouri.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.