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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP) – Nights Location: St. Louis, MO
Full-Time | Nights | 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
$27.00–$47.00/hour, based on qualifications and relevant experience Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 for eligible candidates Join a leading St. Louis hospital as a full-time Respiratory Therapist and provide high-quality respiratory care in a collaborative acute-care environment. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced therapists and new graduates looking to build a long-term career with strong benefits, professional development, and advanced clinical exposure.
What You’ll Do Provide comprehensive respiratory care primarily to adult and geriatric patients. Assess patients and perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures. Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and other respiratory support needs.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team. Document care accurately in Epic. Educate patients, families, students, and team members on respiratory treatments and procedures.
Support critical-care respiratory services as needed, including ventilator support, bronchoscopies, BLS, and other advanced clinical responsibilities. Schedule Three 12-hour night shifts per week 6:30 PM–7:00 AM Every third weekend rotation Rotating holidays; four of eight holidays worked annually One on-call shift during each six-week scheduling period Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC accredited).
Active RRT or RCP credential required; CRT-only candidates are not eligible. Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license, as required for practice. Current BLS certification.
New graduates are welcome to apply. Ability to provide safe, compassionate, age-appropriate respiratory care in an acute-care setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Prior adult acute-care, ICU, emergency department, ventilator, or pulmonary experience. Epic experience.
Compensation & Benefits Hourly pay range of $27.00–$47.00 , based on experience and qualifications. $10,000 sign-on bonus: $5,000 paid at 90 days and $5,000 after one year of employment. Two-year work commitment required. Relocation assistance up to $5,000 based on distance and eligibility.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and legal benefits. Employer-paid disability coverage. Retirement contribution plus 401(k) employer match.
Tuition assistance available from day one. Paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and adoption assistance. Apply today to learn more about this direct-hire Respiratory Therapist opportunity in St.
Louis.