Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in St. Louis, MO | Days (3x12)

Mercy Hospital South St. Louis, MO
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in St. Louis, MO
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$1,933
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
26 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in St. Louis, MO with Advantis Medical is a 26-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Mercy Hospital South. This role pays $1,933 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in St. Louis, MO and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Mercy Hospital South
  • Location: St. Louis, MO 63128
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  • Contract Length: 26 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
  • Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
  • Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
  • Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.
St. Louis, MO

Mercy Hospital South serves south St. Louis County with emergency, inpatient and specialty care. The hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and a Missouri-designated Level I STEMI Center for ST-elevation heart attacks.

The on-campus Rooney Breast Center offers mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI, with American College of Radiology recognition as a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center.

Heart surgery includes traditional and off-pump coronary bypass, catheter-based aortic valve replacement and minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures in operating rooms dedicated to heart and vascular care.

The Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center performs mechanical thrombectomy and surgical or endovascular aneurysm repair, with biplane imaging supporting navigation through brain arteries.

The on-campus Sindelar Cancer Center provides radiation treatments including stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy and high-dose-rate brachytherapy.

Maternity care includes labor, delivery and postpartum rooms and a Level II Special Care Nursery for babies born at 32 weeks or later.

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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near St. Louis, MO

What credentials do travel RRT jobs require?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and a state respiratory care license where required. Additional requirements may include ACLS for adult critical care, PALS for pediatrics, or an NRP provider card for neonatal care. Specialized positions may also specify NPS or ACCS as preferred or required credentials.
How much critical care experience do I need for a travel RRT assignment?
Facilities often look for recent experience working independently in the type of respiratory care environment they are staffing. For hospital assignments, that may mean a strong background in acute or critical care and confidence managing a full respiratory workload with limited orientation. Travelers should be specific about the units, acuity levels, and level of independence in their recent experience.
Can my adult RRT experience qualify me for pediatric or neonatal travel jobs?
Not automatically. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care typically require recent experience with those patient populations in addition to the appropriate credentials. Facilities may look closely at how recently you have worked with pediatric or neonatal patients and whether that experience matches the acuity of the assignment.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO combines a large urban healthcare environment with one of the Midwest's most recognizable cultural landscapes. Diagnostic imaging in the city includes X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET/CT, and interventional radiology, creating a broad Allied clinical setting. MetroLink connects neighborhoods and major destinations across the Missouri and Illinois sides of the region. Forest Park brings museums, trails, gardens, and recreation together in a large central green space, while the Gateway Arch anchors the downtown riverfront. Nearby Clayton, University City, and Maplewood add more dining, shopping, and neighborhood options, giving the metro a wide range of local settings within easy reach.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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