Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,536 to $1,736 per week in Cape Girardeau, MO

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program 
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board 
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• RRT licensure required.
• ACLS from AHA only.
• NRP required.
• PALS required.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Experience with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1800-0630.
• Weekend hours: As required by facility.
• Call requirements: As required by facility.
• Float requirements: As required by facility.
• Orientation begins on day shift, and candidates must be available the entire week for orientation.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. 

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan 
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email 
• Competitive Referral Bonuses 
• 100% Paid Housing Available 
• Travel & License Reimbursement  

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals. 

Location Highlights

Cape Girardeau, Missouri offers Mississippi River access and a mix of outdoor and cultural attractions for travelers. Riverfront Bridge Park and Cape Rock Park provide waterfront views, while Trail of Tears State Park is about 15 miles north for hiking and scenic overlooks. The downtown area includes the Missouri Wall of Fame and Discovery Playhouse, and Century Casino Cape Girardeau adds an entertainment option near the riverfront. Travelers can also visit Blue Sky Vineyard in nearby Illinois and local spots such as Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery, with regional road access connecting Cape Girardeau to St. Louis in about 2 hours.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.