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Shift: Nights, 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 NICU and/or PICU experience for a night shift travel assignment at a children's acute care teaching hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
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Work in the NICU at a 400-bed children's acute care teaching hospital
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Pediatric patient population including NICU and PICU settings
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Experience in ED and pediatric critical care is required for this role
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Charting via Epic; prior Epic experience is required
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call required
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No floating outside of scope required
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13-week contract
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Current BLS and RRT certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of experience required
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NICU and/or PICU experience required
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Experience in ED and level 1 trauma facility required
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Pediatric and pediatric critical care experience required
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Valid Missouri state license required for consideration; Illinois candidates may be considered with a pending IL license (please note if applicable)
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License required if applicable
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in the NICU
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Any color scrubs are acceptable; St. Louis Children's Hospital-branded T-shirts and jackets are also permitted
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Paid parking is available in an on-site garage at daily rates
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RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
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Travelers may remain at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
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Former permanent employees of BJC facilities must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
