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Respiratory Therapy - RRT

$70.35 per hour

VieMed

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift | Shreveport, LA

Join a leading healthcare facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering a rewarding opportunity for Respiratory Therapists with high-risk delivery and NICU/PICU support experience. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and comprehensive benefits. Take your career to the next level by working with an expert team committed to your success—apply today for a fulfilling travel assignment starting 09/08/2026!

Location: 2510 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118

Start Date: 09/08/2026

End Date: 12/05/2026

Shift: 12-Hour Night (7p-7a)

Hours/Week: 36/48-hour rotation (including every other weekend)

Employment Type: Travel Contract

License/Certs: Louisiana State Licensure, BLS, NRP required; ACLS/PALS preferred

Experience: Minimum of 2+ years, high-risk delivery and NICU/PICU experience needed

Pay & Benefits

Pay Rate: $70.35/hour

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

  • Provide advanced respiratory care support across multiple hospital campuses
  • Attend high-risk deliveries and support NICU/PICU patients, including neonate intubation and airway management
  • Manage ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and administer inhaled medications including nitric oxide
  • Support critical care units such as ED, ICU, Step-down, and Med/Tele services
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
  • Support transportation of patients via ground or air, including use and documentation of transport equipment
  • Adapt to flexible floating across four different hospital campuses as needed

What You Need

  • Valid Louisiana State Licensure and a current, unrestricted Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (National Accreditation through NBRC required)
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in high-acuity settings, with neonate high-risk delivery experience preferred
  • Proficiency with respiratory equipment such as Servo U, Trilogy, Vapotherm, NICU oscillator, and related devices
  • Strong skills in airway management, ventilator support, ABG analysis, and emergency response procedures
  • Ability to work variable shifts and travel between multiple campuses within a 20-25 minute drive

About the Assignment This exciting travel opportunity is based at a prominent healthcare facility in Shreveport, LA, supporting various campuses including ED, ICU, NICU, PICU, and high-risk labor and delivery units. The Respiratory Therapist will be key in managing critically ill neonatal and adult patients, with a focus on high-risk deliveries, ventilatory support, and emergency intervention. The position offers a varied and dynamic environment perfect for experienced therapists seeking both professional challenge and excellent benefits.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied

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