Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerNew Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesPosition ID: P-772678Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z$1,825.26/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring at least 1 year of RT experience and state licensure.Details13-week assignment in the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unitNight shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15Weekend coverage scheduled as neededWorks with adult critical care and emergency department patient populationsExperience with LTAC setting preferredPerforms ventilator management, airway management, ABG draws/interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene proceduresEpic charting system experience preferredNo on-call requirementRequirementsCurrent ACLS and BLS certificationCRT/RRT certification requiredState license required if applicable, compact or LA license required in hand upon considerationMinimum 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferredMust be an experienced RT, new graduates not acceptedDriver's license required for considerationAdditional InformationMay be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief teamMust be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)Orientation held 5 days a weekFirst-time travelers will be considered as long as they are experienced RTsCandidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not acceptedTwo Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted)Previous Ochsner Health System staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated for 1 full year before returning as a travel employeeAll requested time off (RTO) must be listed on the candidate profile and discussed during the interviewHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12