Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2060 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is required.

• Trauma Level 2 experience is required.

• BS completion preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >75 miles from facility to be submitted.

• Flu vaccination required for submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

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: Screen if the candidate has less than 300-bed experience. Screen if missing any required skills. Airway management and suctioning required: endotracheal tube/suctioning, extubation, nasal airway suctioning, oral airway placement, oropharyngeal suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy/suctioning. Medication administration is required for albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, lidocaine, nitric oxide (iNO), Pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, and Xopenex. Nebulizer skills required: hand-held, T-piece, tracheostomy collar, and ultrasonic nebulizers. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy required. ABG interpretation required. Must be comfortable managing mechanically ventilated patients.

Preferred Skills/Experience: Level I trauma experience is preferred. Teaching hospital experience is preferred.

Required Credentials: RNs only - Clinicians who obtained RN degree outside of the U.S. and do not hold MO/IL/Compact license require extended licensing and compliance timeframe. No medical marijuana cards accepted.

Preferred Credentials: Active AARC membership, a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field of study, or actively working toward a bachelor’s degree are strongly preferred.

Special Requests: Monthly parking passes are available at the North Surface Lot for $73, Clayton Ave. Building Southeast Lot for $63, and Clayton Taylor Garage for $73; prices and availability may vary. Orientation parking costs $15 at the Laclede Garage; Barnes does not validate or reimburse this charge. You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

Unit Details: Adult and geriatric patient population. Patients have acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Medication delivery systems include aerosol setup mask, aerosol setup trach, and metered-dose inhaler. Ventilator management includes BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation. The role may occasionally include precepting respiratory therapy students.

Shift & Scheduling: BJC policy: Every other weekend required. Every third weekend. RTO: No more than 7 days.

Floating Requirements: Candidates will be expected to float within scope to meet facility needs, including work in ICUs and on floors.

Details:

• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear “Yes” or “No” response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.

7 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 2 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-23
• Expected Length: 26 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3