Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jun 8, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

2 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of experience for a night shift position at a 245-bed Level 3 Trauma Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Details Work in the Respiratory Unit of a 245-bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient population

EMR:

Epic Night shift, 1800-0630 Weekend and call requirements are as determined by facility needs Floating required as determined by facility needs 13-week contract Requirements RRT license required (license required if applicable) Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy specialty Experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS A valid U.S. Social Security Number is required; Canadian SINs are not accepted No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments between November 1 and April 1; declinations are not accepted Additional Information Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physician orders Consults physicians on the effectiveness of therapy and serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care matters Critical care experience is preferred Night shift candidates must be available for a full week of orientation, which takes place on day shift Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are subject to local candidate billing terms Local candidates within 50 miles are restricted to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius Black scrubs are required; torn clothing, open-toed shoes, and non-scrub attire are not permitted No expiring certifications within the first 30 days of assignment unless documentation of a scheduled renewal is provided The facility holds Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification and Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission, a Missouri Level II Stroke Center designation, and a Missouri Level I STEMI Center designation