Travel Respiratory Therapist

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American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Memphis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: 08/24/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a 13-week day shift position at a 25-bed critical access hospital, requiring MO RRT license and BLS, NRP certifications.

Details\n

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• Critical access hospital setting with 25 beds
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• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
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• Patient population includes neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
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• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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• Schedule includes Wed, Thurs, Fri work days with Mon, Tue, Wed off
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• Call required on scheduled work days, from end of shift at 7pm until next clock-in
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• Call may be virtual (phone consultation on CPAP/BiPAP settings) or in-person for ER/Acute care needs
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• May float to different units as needed
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• No specific charting system required
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Requirements\n

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• Current MO RRT state license required at time of submission (license required if applicable)
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• BLS, NRP, and NBRC certification (RRT or CRT) required
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• Minimum 1 year of experience required
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• NICU experience not required but NRP certification is necessary
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• Experience with adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatrics preferred
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• Skills in ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, IMV) required
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• Experience with medication delivery systems and aerosol setups preferred
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• Skills in airway management, suctioning, and intubation assist required
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• Experience with ABG interpretation and arterial blood draws preferred
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatric settings
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• Perform ventilator management and weaning from mechanical ventilation
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• Administer nebulizer treatments and manage medication delivery systems
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• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures
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• Perform airway suctioning and tracheostomy care/management
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• Conduct patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
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• Manage care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and RSV
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• First-time travelers accepted
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• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
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• No radius restriction in place
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• Facility housing offered at a reduced rate
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• Facility background check policy is lenient, contact required after offer
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American Traveler Job ID #P-741512. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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