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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring at least 1 year of RT experience and state licensure.

Details

• 13-week assignment in the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Weekend coverage scheduled as needed
• Works with adult critical care and emergency department patient populations
• Experience with LTAC setting preferred
• Performs ventilator management, airway management, ABG draws/interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• CRT/RRT certification required
• State license required if applicable, compact or LA license required in hand upon consideration
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferred
• Must be an experienced RT, new graduates not accepted
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• First-time travelers will be considered as long as they are experienced RTs
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted)
• Previous Ochsner Health System staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated for 1 full year before returning as a travel employee
• All requested time off (RTO) must be listed on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview