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Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO Looking for a travel assignment where you can truly make an impact? Join Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, a nationally unique facility dedicated to helping medically complex children transition from acute care to home. This is an opportunity to build advanced pediatric skills while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Assignment Details"Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)"Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM 7:30 AM)"Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend"Shift Type: No rotating shifts"Start Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026"Patient Population: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents"First-Time Travelers: Welcome"Scrub Color: Any Facility Highlights"Specialized pediatric bridge hospital (one of only a few in the U.S.)"Focus on sub-acute care, rehabilitation, and transition-to-home"Treats complex conditions including traumatic brain injury and recovery from trauma"Strong emphasis on play, therapy, and holistic healing Staffing & Support"Ratios: Days: 1:5 || Nights: 1:7"Team Support: Pharmacy, PT, Respiratory Services, Social Work, Unit Secretary"Provider Coverage:oNP (not in-house 24/7)oHospitalist (on-call overnight) Required Qualifications"Certifications: BLS & PALS (both must be from AHA; Red Cross is NOT accepted), RRT"Experience: Minimum 2 years"Licensure: State license REQUIRED"Preferred: NPS Key Skills"Ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, troubleshooting)"Suctioning (ETT, NT, oral/nasal) & pulmonary hygiene"Tracheostomy care and management"Aerosol therapy (MDI, mask, trach setup)"Chest physiotherapy (including vest therapy) Technology"Medication System: Omnicell"Charting: Oracle (Cerner) About Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital: Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital is a private, mission-driven facility specializing in the care of children with complex medical conditions. As one of only a few pediatric bridge hospitals in the United States, it provides 24/7 sub-acute care, rehabilitation, and transition-to-home support for patients from birth to age 21 regardless of ability to pay. The care model emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, family involvement, and holistic healing, including play and therapy-based recovery. This setting offers clinicians the opportunity to develop advanced skills in pediatric rehabilitation, ventilator care, and long-term patient progression while contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.