Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) day-shift assignment in a busy adult critical care/ED trauma environment, floating across multiple hospital units in Saint Louis, MO. Trusted Health is a modern travel staffing platform that lets clinicians apply directly without recruiters. Standout perk: transparent, streamlined onboarding and fewer recruiter calls.
- Apply directly, no recruiters
- 13-week day-shift travel contract
- Work across ICU and ED units
Shift:
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Experience
• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.
• 3 months of Epic experience is preferred.
Requirements
• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role will require floating to multiple units
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Declinations not accepted.
• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO) and no current placement allowed at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO).
• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO) and no current placement allowed at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO).
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience: - Adult critical care and high-volume busy ED with trauma experience.
Preferred Skills/Experience: - Blood gas draw, blood gas processing on GEM, and blood gas interpretation.
Unit Details: - Patient ratios are based on a point system and dependent on staffing. - Equipment includes Avea ventilators, LTV transport, V60 BiPAP, Bellavista on the way, Vapotherm, and Airvo for high flow. - Respiratory patients throughout all areas of the hospital, including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, neuro, and trauma patients. - Pediatric patients are stabilized in the ED and transported to the sister hospital.
Shift & Scheduling: - Weekend hours as required by facility. - Call requirements as required by facility.
5 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 07/04/2026, 09/07/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1
2 references required from within the last 12 months
Driver’s license required
Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Skills Checklist: Yes
References: Yes
Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support
Job Details
Job Type: Travel
Nurse/Patient: – –
Shift Type: Day
Contract Date: 2026-06-29
Expected Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Shift: 12
Shifts per Week: 3