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

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Baton Rouge, 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: 11/9/2026

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
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
• May be assigned to an emergency team and required to remain at the hospital until the event passes or serve as part of the relief team during emergency events.

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

Baton Rouge offers access to the Mississippi River waterfront and Louisiana State University, creating a fit for clinicians who enjoy an urban setting with college-town energy. The Louisiana State Capitol and its 34-floor observation deck sit minutes from downtown, and the LSU Rural Life Museum is about 15 minutes away with exhibits focused on 18th- and 19th-century regional history. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center provides walking trails and wildlife viewing within the city, and New Orleans is about 80 miles southeast for additional dining, music, and weekend exploration. Travelers can also access downtown Baton Rouge attractions such as the Shaw Center for the Arts and the USS Kidd Veterans Museum, both located near the riverfront.

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.