Travel Contract

Travel Respiratory Therapist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$1,709-2,044/week

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RRT
Years of experience REQ: 2
First-timers accepted: Yes
Weekend REQ: Every third
Is on-call REQ?
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?
Locals accepted: No.
Pending License accepted: Yes
RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days
Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks.
Epic experience
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
Top 3 skills: The ability to care for and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases, managing mechanically ventilated patients, walking long distances on a large campus

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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.

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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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