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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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/CRT) for a day shift hospital position requiring state licensure and at least 1-2 years of specialty experience.

Details

• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Scheduled weekend coverage as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Work settings include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
• Cares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, cystic fibrosis, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV
• Administers a wide range of respiratory medications and uses various medication delivery systems
• Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Conducts chest physiotherapy, ABG draws and interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene procedures

Requirements

• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• CRT or RRT certification required
• State license required if applicable
• Compact or LA license required in hand upon consideration
• Minimum 1-2 years of specialty experience required; experienced RTs only, no new graduates
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended facility stay during emergency events
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)
• First-time travelers will be considered as long as they are experienced RTs
• Former Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a travel employee
• All RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescindment
• Local candidates are not accepted