Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,426 to $1,626 per week in Lafayette, LA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Lafayette, LA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,426 to $1,626 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/8/2026

About the Position

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
• ACLS certification
• Current Louisiana state license
• RRT or CRT certification

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Predominantly night schedule with occasional day coverage required
• May be assigned to an emergency team and required 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

Lafayette, Louisiana offers access to Vermilionville Historic Village and Acadian Village, two well-known cultural sites that reflect the region’s Cajun and Creole heritage. Downtown Lafayette includes Parc Sans Souci and the Acadiana Center for the Arts, and the area is known for live music venues and local festivals throughout the year. Lake Martin is about 20 minutes from central Lafayette and offers kayaking, birdwatching, and swamp tours, while Avery Island and Jungle Gardens are within about an hour’s drive. The city also provides regional access via Lafayette Regional Airport and is about 2 hours from New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

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.