Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

Respiratory Therapist

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 or CRT certification
• NRP certification
• PALS certification
• ACLS certification
• 2 years of experience required
• Epic experience required

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM.
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend.
• Patient population: Neonatal to geriatrics.
• Unit does not have NICU.
• Traveler may be assigned to an emergency team and may be expected to remain onsite until the event passes or serve as part of the relief team.

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

Jennings, Louisiana offers access to both small-town living and regional outdoor destinations. Jennings sits along Interstate 10 between Lake Charles and Lafayette, placing travelers within about 45 minutes of Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge and within reach of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. The city is part of Jefferson Davis Parish and hosts the annual Louisiana Oil and Gas Park area attractions, while Lake Arthur and its waterfront dining are about 30 minutes away. For weekend trips, travelers can reach Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles in about an hour, and downtown Lafayette's restaurants and music venues are also roughly an hour east.

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.