Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
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 position requiring active LA or compact state licensure.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit setting
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient populations
• Experience with LTAC preferred
• Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 6:30 AM-7:00 PM
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• Current CRT or RRT certification
• State license required if applicable; LA license in hand or proof of submitted application required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Experienced RT required; new graduates not eligible
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and medication delivery for adult critical care and ED patients
• Perform ABG draws and interpretation, chest physiotherapy, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Experience with ARDS, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, and COVID patient care
• First-time travelers will be considered as long as candidate is an experienced RT, not a new graduate
• Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Does not accept local candidates; must live over 65 miles from facility
• RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Previous Ochsner Health staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a travel contractor
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted)