Travel Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,127 per week

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level 3 Nursery experience for a day shift hospital position in Metairie, Louisiana. Assignment Overview Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 07/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Responsibilities Hospital-based Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit Level 3 Nursery setting with NICU responsibilities Intra-hospital patient transports required Attend C-sections as needed Day shift, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM, on a rotating 36/48-hour weekly schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours) Every other weekend required Two Fridays worked per 4-week schedule No on-call required 13-week contract Requirements CRTT or RRT credential required Active Louisiana (LA) RT license required 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 License required if applicable Additional Information Provide respiratory therapy services across hospital units including NICU and delivery/C-section settings RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the contract Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible for a travel assignment American Traveler Job ID #P-723579. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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