Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,870 per week

Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Respiratory Therapist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Respiratory Therapist — Key Competencies Provide comprehensive respiratory care, including invasive / non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, and aerosol / nebulizer treatments. Perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and educate patients / families on respiratory care and discharge instructions. Conduct airway management : suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, arterial blood gas sampling, and endotracheal intubation / extubation. Operate and maintain ventilators and respiratory equipment; ensure proper setup, monitoring, and preventative maintenance. Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopies, chest tube placements, and pulmonary function tests. Monitor patients via oximetry, capnography, EKGs, and interpret basic arrhythmias. Accurately document care, communicate with physicians, and perform thorough shift handoffs. Respond to emergencies and perform CPR per BLS and ACLS protocols. Maintain compliance with lab procedures and quality standards when applicable. About Nationwide Therapy Group NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best providing exceptional care to your patients! Benefits Holiday Pay Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours 401k retirement plan Medical benefits Mileage reimbursement Referral bonus License and certification reimbursement Dental benefits