Travel Contract

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$1,690/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BCLS
  • State License
  • ACLS for ICU and Operating Room roles (if required within X days)
    Job details
  • RRT Years of experience REQ: 2 First-timers accepted: Yes Weekend REQ: Every third Certs REQ: BCLS, RRT Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Candidates will be expected to work in ICUs and also floors. Open to accommodating block schedule? No Locals accepted: No Pending License accepted: Yes RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days in 13 week contract Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks. Special Requirements: Epic experience Airway Management Devices/Suctioning required: Endotracheal tube/suctioning, Extubation, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oropharyngeal/suctioning, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy/suctioning Medication Administration required: Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Inhaled Flolan, Inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (INo), Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Xopenex Medication Delivery Systems: Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered dose inhaler Nebulizer required: Hand held, T-piece, Trach collar, Ultrasonic Oxygen Therapy required: High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Ventilator Management: BiPAP, CPAP, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation ABG interpretation required
    Job requirements
  • 2 years of experience as RRT required
  • BCLS certification
  • RRT certification
  • Epic experience
  • Ability to float to ICUs and general floors
  • Pending state licensure accepted
  • Must not exceed 7 days RTO in 13 week contract
  • Airway management device and suctioning skills
  • Medication administration and delivery system knowledge
  • Nebulizer and oxygen therapy skills required
  • Proficient in ventilator management
  • ABG interpretation skills required
    Schedule information
  • Contracted for 3 shifts per 13 weeks
  • Every third weekend required
  • No block scheduling available
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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