Contract RRT - Night Shift Respiratory Therapist Jobs

Contract RRT - Night Shift Respiratory Therapist Jobs

Joplin, Missouri - 8.0 weeks

Connected, your partner in Healthcare, Educational, Government, and Direct Hire services, is excited to connect qualified and passionate travel professional like you for a 8.0-week opportunity located in or near Joplin, Missouri. Enjoy competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and the rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Education Requirements: Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree) with eligibility to work as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certifications Requirements: Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
• Certifications Requirements: Current ACLS certification.
• Certifications Requirements: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialing (e.g., RRT or equivalent, as required by facility policy).
• Experience Requirements: Minimum 1+ year of experience in an acute care setting, with demonstrated competence in critical care support.
• Experience Requirements: Experience providing respiratory therapy services in high-acuity environments (e.g., ICU/critical care) with patients requiring advanced ventilatory support.
• Experience Requirements: Experience supporting ventilator management and oxygenation strategies, including titration of therapies based on patient response.
• Other Requirements: Ability to work night shift (7p-7a) on a schedule of 3x12 hours, with weekend block availability.
• Other Requirements: Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills, including timely charting and communication with nursing, physicians, and RT team members.
• Other Requirements: Comfort working in Hospital/LTAC/rehab environments and adapting to unit-specific protocols and workflow.

• Premium Pay That Values You: Weekly direct deposit (with next-day pay features coming soon!) at rates 13% above market average—we benchmark every assignment to make you feel like a valued member of our team and to ensure we're staying competitive.

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical/dental/vision eligibility starting the 1st day of the month after your start date, continuing between active assignments—plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave, so you can focus on what you do best without added stress.

• Health Benefits Maintained through Winter/Summer Break: For educational services team members who join or extend with us, your medical, dental, and vision coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons, ensuring no gaps in your coverage so you can recharge without worry.

• Investment in Your Growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, License + CEU reimbursements, are just some of the ways we invest in our team because you deserve a partner who grows with you.

• Support Your Lifestyle: Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly!) travel/mileage reimbursements; guaranteed hours and cancellation protection; nationwide opportunities spanning from major metros to underserved areas—we manage the details so you can focus on what matters most in your personal and professional life.

• Streamlined Compliance & Flexibility: Reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs; user-friendly Portal for seamless onboarding (avg 14 days); shifts customized to your needs; rapid interviews (38 hours typical)—we value your time, making compliance effortless and flexible to fit your unique schedule.

• We Care About Your Journey: In this demanding field, we start by listening—providing upfront insights on roles, pay, and perks so you feel seen and supported from the first click, aligned with our motto: If we take care of our team, they take care of our partners.

• Personalized Job Matches That Fit You: Tell us your story, preferences like specialties, facility size, city/state preferences, or work-life balance needs—we craft opportunities where you shine, with 92% of our candidates extending or referring because we truly prioritize what matters to you.

• Unwavering Support Every Step: From 24/7 recruiter access to fast compliance and career guidance, we're your dedicated partner—delivering 13% higher pay than the national average, 92% retention rates, quick turnaround times for interviews/offers, and national placements because we know the toll of shortages and want to ease it for you.

• A Genuine Partnership Built on Trust: We're not just a staffing firm; we're your advocate in a competitive world—turning challenges into rewarding paths with empathy, transparency, direct client focus for seamless fits, and a network that feels like family, helping you build the career you deserve.

GENERATE 5 specific job responsibilities for this role, using bullet points and starting each with an action verb

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and vital trends to determine appropriate therapy needs during night shift hours.
• Provide critical care respiratory treatments, including ventilator support and oxygen/bronchodilator therapy per protocol.
• Execute airway management and suctioning procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to infection control standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and physicians to monitor response to treatment and adjust care plans in real time.
• Document clinical interventions, patient responses, and compliance with facility charting requirements accurately and on schedule.

Apply now through Connected Health Care – submit your resume today!