Travel Respiratory Therapist

Job Description\n Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Jefferson, Louisiana.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Respiratory Therapist\n Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n Start Date: 09/28/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n \n 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\n \n Minimum Requirements:\n \n Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program\n Current state license in good standing with the State License Board\n One year experience as an RRT\n BLS certification\n ACLS certification\n CRT/RRT credential\n State license required\n Must be an experienced RT. No new grads.\n \n \n Assignment Details\n \n 3x12-hour shifts.\n Hours: 06:45 - 19:15.\n Weekend coverage: Every other weekend.\n May be assigned to an emergency team and expected to remain onsite until the event passes or serve as part of the relief team.\n \n Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.\n \n Benefits Designed for Travelers\n 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.\n \n Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be\n Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan\n 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email\n Competitive Referral Bonuses\n 100% Paid Housing Available\n Travel & License Reimbursement\n \n Impacting Patient Care Nationwide\n 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.\n \n Location Highlights\n Jefferson, Louisiana offers quick access to both suburban conveniences and New Orleans landmarks. The area sits about 15 minutes from the French Quarter and about 10 minutes from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which supports easy local exploration and travel logistics. Outdoor time is available along the Mississippi River levee trail, and Lafreniere Park in Metairie is within about 15 minutes for walking paths, green space, and community events. Lake Pontchartrain is within about 20 minutes, and the region provides access to live music venues, historic districts, and Gulf Coast day trips for travelers who want an urban base with nearby recreation.\n \n EEO Statement\n 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.\n \n Jackson HealthPros Job ID #458493. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About Jackson HealthPros\n \n Jackson HealthPros™provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part ofJackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies"and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.\n \n