Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Lake Charles, LA

This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Lake Charles, LA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital. This role pays $2,086 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Lake Charles, LA and other assignments available nationwide.

Job Details

• Facility: CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
• Location: Lake Charles, LA 70601
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Nights (3x12)
• EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
• Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
• Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, LA sits beside its namesake lake in southwest Louisiana, where a regional healthcare market serves the city and surrounding parishes. Local technical services include laboratory testing and a range of diagnostic imaging used across hospital and outpatient care. The Lakefront Promenade follows the shore with a brick walking and jogging path, public art, picnic areas, and connections to other waterfront spaces. That gives the city a local outdoor option without driving toward the Gulf. A lakefront address and one near the city's outer commercial corridors can create different drives, so housing is better compared by route than by scenery. Hot, humid weather and hurricane-season planning are practical parts of life in this part of Louisiana.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.