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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of experience for a night shift position at a 245-bed Level 3 Trauma Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
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Work in the Respiratory Unit of a 245-bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center
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Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient population
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EMR: Epic
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Night shift, 1800–0630
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Weekend and call requirements are as determined by facility needs
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Floating required as determined by facility needs
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13-week contract
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RRT license required (license required if applicable)
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Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
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Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy specialty
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Experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
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Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS
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A valid U.S. Social Security Number is 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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Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments between November 1 and April 1; declinations are not accepted
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Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physician orders
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Consults physicians on the effectiveness of therapy and serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care matters
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Critical care experience is preferred
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Night shift candidates must be available for a full week of orientation, which takes place on day shift
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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 subject to local candidate billing terms
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Local candidates within 50 miles are restricted to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
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Black scrubs are required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not permitted
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No expiring certifications within the first 30 days of assignment unless documentation of a scheduled renewal is provided
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The facility holds Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification and Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission, a Missouri Level II Stroke Center designation, and a Missouri Level I STEMI Center designation
