Respiratory Therapist
Lafayette, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position caring for an adult critical care and emergency department patient population.

Details

• Work within the Respiratory Therapy department at a teaching hospital setting
• Patient population is mostly adults in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
• Predominantly night shift (3x12 hours, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM) with occasional need to work days
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• No call-in requirement
• 13-week assignment length
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active RRT or CRT certification
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA certifications required)
• Louisiana state license or compact license required, license in hand upon submission
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and SIMV
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Experience drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with oxygen therapy delivery including HFNC, T-piece, and trach collar
• Knowledge of medication delivery systems and respiratory medication administration
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Basic EKG skills

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
• Perform aerosol therapy, nebulizer treatments, and medication administration as part of daily responsibilities
• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures
• Manage patients with fresh tracheostomies and provide ongoing trach care
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, with an expectation to remain on-site or serve as part of a relief team until the event concludes
• Orientation is held five days a week
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• Requested time off (RTO) must be listed on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview process
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the facility for one full year before returning as a travel employee