Respiratory Therapist – GIG/Flex/Per Diem/PRN

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist – GIG/Flex/Per Diem/PRN role is onsite in St. Louis, MO, serving Mercy South and surrounding communities. The posting lists a base rate of $35 per hour for RRTs and $30 per hour for CRTs, plus variable shift incentives. Mercy describes its work as a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. The therapist provides ordered respiratory care, consults physicians about therapy effectiveness, and serves as an advanced respiratory-care resource for physicians and nursing. The flexible GIG arrangement supports patient care across Mercy’s East Region locations.

What you'll do

• Provide direct respiratory care according to physician orders.
• Consult physicians on therapy effectiveness and act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
• Use appropriate respiratory-care devices and perform other assigned duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

gig

flex

per diem

prn

st. louis mo

mercy

rrt

crt

respiratory care

4-, 8-, or 12-hour shifts

$30–$35/hr

no weekend requirement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why this role

GIG flexibility includes day or night shifts, variable shift incentives, and available 4-, 8-, or 12-hour shifts; the posting states no weekend, holiday, or shift requirement.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.