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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a day shift position requiring at least 2 years of specialty experience and current BLS/ACLS certification.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics-CRT unit
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• No call-in requirement
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA required)
• CRT or RRT certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy specialty required
• Must be an experienced Respiratory Therapist; new graduates not accepted
• Louisiana state license or compact license required in hand at submission
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite or serve on a relief team until the event concludes
• Orientation is held five days a week
• First-time travelers will be considered as long as they have prior respiratory therapy experience
• Facility does not accept local candidates; candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility
• Requested time off must be disclosed 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 at least one full year before returning as a travel employee