Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,826 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Metairie, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 07/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Jul 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 3 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level 3 Nursery experience for a day shift travel assignment at a hospital in the greater New Orleans area. Details Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:30 AM–7:00 PM) Facility prefers 48 hours per week but is open to a 36/48 rotating schedule Every other weekend required Two Fridays scheduled per four-week period No on-call requirements Intra-hospital patient transports required Attendance at C-sections required 13-week assignment Requirements CRTT or RRT credential required Active Louisiana (LA) RT license required; license required if applicable Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NRP (required for NICU work) Level 3 Nursery experience required Supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months required for consideration Copy of Driver's License required for consideration Any employment gaps of more than 30 days must be listed and explained Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates Additional Information Responsibilities include respiratory therapy services in a NICU setting, including attendance at C-sections and intra-hospital transports Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible for a travel assignment RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the assignment Job ID #P-723640. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler