Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2550 per week.

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Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 3 months of travel experience is required.

• Experience with Meditech is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - Willis-Knighton Health System.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

OR RNs only: Application must include either an OR - Circulating or an OR - Scrub skills checklist, in addition to the OR - RN checklist.

Required Skills/Experience:
- Must be comfortable attending high-risk deliveries and supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU.
- High-risk delivery experience, including neonatal intubation if necessary.
- Airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, Code Blue and rapid response experience, and inhaled nitric oxide administration.

Unit Details:
- Common cases include COPD, CHF, flu, pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, lung cancer, stroke, ALS, post-CABG, post liver/kidney transplant, oral and maxillofacial surgery, radical head/neck surgeries requiring tracheostomy, minor trauma/MVA, GBS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and high-risk delivery neonates.
- Equipment used includes Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300, Vapotherm HVT, Vapotherm Precision Flow, Airvo 2, Percussion Air IPV, ResMed Lumis TX, oscillator, and Neopuff for deliveries.
- Travelers will not work specifically with ECMO.
- Transport may be by ground or air.

Special Requests:
- Holidays as assigned unless RTO is in the contract.
- RTO must go through the manager for approval.

Shift & Scheduling:
- Flexible contract hours: 36/48-hour rotation.
- 7 on/7 off, 3/2, or 5/2 rotating weeks may be considered.
- Every other weekend.
- 2 call shifts per month with a 2-hour minimum; call may include adults.
- Less experienced RTs will be required to take call to cover the unit while the more experienced therapist accompanies transport.
- Additional call is available on a voluntary basis.

Floating Requirements:
- Flexibility to float throughout all 4 campuses during the contract is required; campuses are 20-25 minutes apart.
- May float among Willis Knighton Medical Center, Willis Knighton Bossier, Willis Knighton Pierremont, and Willis Knighton South, covering ED, ICU, stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D high-risk deliveries, and at Willis Knighton South also Level 3 NICU/PICU/Peds.
- Valid driver's license required; will be floating to 4 different campuses during the contract.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-09-08
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3