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Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

$2,862.08 per week

American Traveler

Metairie, LA
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 12

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

$2,862.08/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift hospital position requiring 2+ years of experience and LA state licensure.

Details
  • Night shift, 4x12 hour schedule (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM) on a 36/48 rotating schedule
  • Required to float to all areas
  • Weekend work required every other weekend
  • Holiday coverage required every other holiday
  • No on-call requirement
  • Epic charting system required
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required (higher experience preferred)
  • Current certifications required: BLS, CRT or RRT, NRP
  • LA state license required if applicable
  • Preferred certifications: ACLS, PALS
  • Teaching hospital experience preferred
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, and oscillator
  • Experience with airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
  • Experience caring for patients with ARDS, ECMO, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia
  • Neonatal/pediatric equipment experience preferred, including bubble CPAP and high frequency jet ventilation
  • Proficient in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
  • At least two recent supervisor references required, dated within 12 months
  • Valid driver's license copy required for consideration
Additional Information
  • Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
  • Perform medication delivery via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer systems
  • Assist with intubation, extubation, and high-risk deliveries
  • Participate in patient transport, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
  • Work as part of a collaborative respiratory and critical care team
  • First-time travelers considered as long as minimum experience requirements are met
  • Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at local rate
  • Previous LCMC Health permanent employees must have separated from the health system for at least one year to be eligible

Hours per week: 48

Hours per shift: 12

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