Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RT

  • American Traveler
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Full Time

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of NICU or pediatric critical care experience for a night shift opportunity in a children's acute care hospital.

Responsibilities
  • Position is in the NICU Respiratory Therapy unit of a children's acute care and teaching hospital
  • Responsibilities include care for neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU and pediatric critical care settings
  • Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend required
  • No floating required outside of service line
  • No on-call required
  • EPIC charting system used; EPIC experience required
  • No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
  • Provide advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a high-acuity setting
  • Work as part of a pediatric critical care team in a teaching hospital environment
  • First-time travelers are accepted for this position
  • Fit testing is required; travelers must be clean-shaven for proper mask fit
  • Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract, with no time off approved during the first week of orientation
  • Scrub color is flexible; St. Louis Children's Hospital T-shirts or jackets may be worn
  • Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
  • Standard travelers may remain for up to 18 months before a 3-month break is required
Requirements
  • Active RRT credential required
  • BCLS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU and/or PICU or pediatric critical care
  • Experience with Level 1 trauma or pediatric emergency department required
  • Valid state license required if applicable; Missouri requires a MO or compact license, Illinois allows pending IL license
  • EPIC charting experience required
  • References preferred from supervisors within the last 2 years
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: 489290686
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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