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Judge Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $1,924 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($1,744). For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners is $1,744 per week — Judge Healthcare pays 10% more.

Oklahoma pays Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $2,660 per week, followed by Florida ($1,620). Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,100. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners is $1,744 per week — Oklahoma pays 52% more.

Clinical support providers such as technicians including surgical techs and surgical first assistants, respiratory therapists (RTs) who work across hospital units including specialized care in NICU or PICU, radiology staff including radiology techs and techs working in areas like cath lab or interventional radiology, and laboratory professionals who deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and technical services.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Louisiana

Respiratory Care Practitioner Career Guide

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