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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult critical care and high-volume ED/trauma experience for a day shift travel assignment at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Saint Louis, MO.
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Work in a busy respiratory department at a 767-licensed-bed Level 2 Trauma Center and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
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Respiratory patients across multiple units including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma
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Pediatric patients are stabilized in the ED and transferred to a sister facility — no ongoing pediatric caseload
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Patient ratios are based on a point system and dependent on staffing
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Equipment includes Avea ventilators, LTV transport ventilator, V60 BiPAP, Bellavista (incoming), Vapotherm, and Airvo for high-flow therapy
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EMR: Epic
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Day shift, 3x12s, 06:30–19:00
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Weekend and call requirements are per facility needs
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Float requirements are per facility needs
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13-week contract
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RRT license, active and in good standing with the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care (license required if applicable)
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Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy
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Adult critical care experience required
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High-volume, busy ED with trauma experience required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
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PALS preferred
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Blood gas draw, processing on GEM, and interpretation experience preferred
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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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Provide respiratory therapy services across all areas of the hospital, including critical care, cardiovascular, neurological, trauma, and emergency settings
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Strong time management skills and willingness to collaborate with fellow therapists are important for success in this role
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Black scrubs required; Mercy standard scrubs must be black
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Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
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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 subject to a reduced bill rate
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Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
