Respiratory Therapist
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and Louisiana or compact license.

Details

• Respiratory therapy unit setting
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Weekend coverage every other weekend
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• No call-in requirement

Requirements

• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• CRT or RRT certification required
• State license required if applicable
• Compact or Louisiana license required in hand upon submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Must be an experienced Respiratory Therapist; new grads not accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite until the event passes or a relief team arrives
• Orientation held five days a week
• Candidates must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing if booked with a pending license
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required prior to starting contract, though not required for initial submission
• Facility does not accept local candidates and requires candidates to live 65+ miles from the facility
• Requested time off (RTO) must be included on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the facility for one full year before returning as a traveler