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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of experience for a day shift travel contract at an acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center in Washington, MO.
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Acute care hospital setting with comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric services
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Registered Respiratory Therapist role within the respiratory therapy department
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Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 3x12-hour shifts per week
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Weekend hours as needed
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Floating required as needed
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No on-call requirements
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EMR: Epic
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13-week contract
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Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care
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Current RCP license in the state of practice (license required if applicable)
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
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Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation
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Experience with respiratory equipment including therapeutic gas administration apparatus and mechanical ventilators
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
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No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
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Responsibilities include setting up and operating therapeutic gas administration devices and mechanical ventilators
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Provides emergency care including external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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Maintains patient identification and therapy charts
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Works in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the health system
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Basic nursery experience is a plus
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The facility is the only Level III Trauma Center between St. Louis and Jefferson City, as well as a designated Level II Stroke Center and Level II STEMI Center
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Black scrubs required
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Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be subject to a reduced bill rate
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Certifications must not be expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documentation of a scheduled renewal is provided
